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Author Archives: Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature
Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice
A hike through the woods is soothing for a grieving heart, but the practice of “forest bathing” can raise the therapeutic benefits to another level.
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“Visiting Hours” by Ed Sheeran
A heartfelt ballad that may resonate with anyone who has lost a close friend
There are relationships that we have with friends and mentors that we simply don’t want to end, and Ed Sheeran’s “Visiting Hours” poignantly expresses the longing to have more time with someone close to our heart.
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“Thank You for Loving Me” Examines Gratitude in Palliative Care
Letters between family members express a range of things to be grateful for
It’s widely understood that maintaining a sense of gratitude benefits patients in palliative care. But a series of letters and interviews in the study “Thank You for Loving Me” has provided greater insight into what gratitude means to patients and relatives, … Continue reading
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Dealing With the Hidden Stress of Being a Funeral Director
An interview with Kim Zavrotny, U.S. Director of Funeral Professionals Peer Support
Kim Zavrotny has seen a lot of changes in the funeral business in her 32-year career, some of which have made the work more challenging. She’s currently a Senior Funeral Director with McComas Family Funeral Homes in Abingdon, Maryland, a … Continue reading
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XPRIZE Healthspan Competition Offers $101 Million Prize
Founder hopes to stimulate breakthroughs to support healthier aging
Global life expectancy has more than doubled in the past century, but quality of health has not increased at the same rate. EXPRIZE Healthspan recently announced a $101 million prize with the goal of closing that gap.
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Investor Alan Patricof Plans to Live to 114
His life and latest venture are focused on "meaningful longevity"
Alan Patricof, who has been called the most famous venture capitalist nobody’s ever heard of, is 89 years old, thinks and acts like someone half his age, and plans to live to 114.
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