Category Archives: Something Special

Here in the United States and throughout most of the Western world, conversations about death are still pretty much taboo. We are a youth-obsessed culture that pours enormous amounts of time, energy and money into denying the realities of aging … Continue reading →

Obituaries and memorial videos are time-honored traditions for honoring those we have lost. It’s natural to want to share the memories and accomplishments of a loved one after they die, but it can also be an emotionally demanding task for … Continue reading →

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 228,820 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed this year alone. And while the number of diagnoses and … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever experience acute grief, then you know how difficult it can be to get through daily tasks. The days following the death of a loved one are often described as a “brain fog,” and are sometimes a flurry … Continue reading →

These days, most people have heard of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Popularized by companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA, these tests offer potential insights into personal history and distant familial connections. But have you heard of epigenetic testing? As reported by Wired, … Continue reading →

“Code blue.” These words, transmitted over a hospital’s loudspeaker, announce a life-threatening cardiac or respiratory arrest – resulting in trauma for the patient, as well as doctors, nurses and other hospital staff. When a code blue is called, anywhere from … Continue reading →