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Category Archives: Something Special
New Research Ties Near-Death Experiences to REM Sleep
Scientists attempt to explain near-death experiences, but much remains a mystery
About 10 percent of the global population has had a valid near-death experience, according to new research from Copenhagen University Hospital. Neurologists Daniel Kondziella and Markus Harboe Olsen also found that such experiences are more common among individuals who experience … Continue reading
What is the Cost of Ageism in the United States?
A study published in The Gerontologist finds that negative stereotypes associated with aging can lead to more health problems and a yearly cost of $63 billion
Ageism in healthcare is estimated to be costing the United States $63 billion per year. Ageism includes age discrimination, negative stereotypes about older individuals, and negative self-perceptions about aging. This can include patronizing language that’s altered or “infantilized,” and the … Continue reading
Reborn-Art Festival Breathes Life Into A Struggling Region
The Reborn-Art Festival hopes to revitalize an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
On March 11, 2011, the magnitude 9 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami devastated the Tohoku region of in the northeast of Japan. In 2017, musician and producer Takeshi Kobayashi founded the Reborn-Art Festival with the aim of rebuilding the … Continue reading
Government Studies Find Health Workers Still Not Reporting Potential Elder Abuse
Though reporting elder abuse is required by law, many health workers fail to notify the proper authorities of suspected abuse or neglect
It appears an alarming number of health care workers across the United States fail to report instances of potential elder abuse. The Office of Inspector General recently produced two reports that outline the scope of the problem. Since the OIG is … Continue reading
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Adults Can Help Lessen Suicide Risk in Young LGBTQs
How you can contribute to hopefulness for at-risk teens and young adults
You have the power to save a young life. The largest survey of LGBTQ youth, just released by the Trevor Project, reports that the support of just one adult can save the life of an LGBTQ person between the ages … Continue reading
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Cancer Patients in Rural Community Suffer When Hospital Shuts Its Doors
Patients in the rural Kansas town of Fort Scott are traveling over 50 miles to get care
It’s common knowledge in the healthcare community that access to medical care in rural communities is a serious problem. Rural communities historically have more barriers to care than their urban counterparts, including long travel times, lack of money for gas, … Continue reading
