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Retired NPR Host Diane Rehm Continues Her Fight for Physician-Assisted Death
Her testimony could help Maryland become the eighth state to allow the terminally ill to end their lives with a doctor's help
Since Diane Rehm’s husband suffered an agonizingly drawn-out death in 2014, she has continued to be an outspoken proponent of an individual’s right to choose when and how to exit this life. Just two weeks ago, the popular NPR Washington … Continue reading
New York Allows Pet Burials in Human Cemeteries
More states are considering the option
Laying a beloved pet to rest can be as agonizing as saying goodbye to a family member. Now, in New York, pet owners have the option of sharing their family gravesite with their BFF — Best Fur-pal Forever. Since SevenPonds … Continue reading
“End Game” Nominated for an Academy Award
The Netflix film about death and dying is vying for the Oscar for Best Documentary Short
Last May, SevenPonds reviewed the stunning documentary “End Game.” Brought to us by Oscar-winning director Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, it was the second documentary from the video streaming service Netflix to tackle the subject of death and dying in … Continue reading
Study Shows Link Between Exercise and Mental Health
Studies on mice link irisin and exercise to lower risk of dementia
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to delay dementia? Well, in fact, there is. It’s been proven that exercise and mental health are closely linked. You can keep your brain healthy by moving your body. The connection … Continue reading
Jade Burial Suits on Display at the National Museum of China
The exhibit shows ancient China's long-lasting fashion for the dead
“I look handsome, I look smart. I am a walking work of art. Such a dazzling coat of many colors. . .” So says Joseph in the musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Those lines about making a fashion … Continue reading
New Study Links Frailty To Alzheimer’s Dementia
Research shows that higher rates of frailty contribute to the development of dementia
Physical frailty is a common condition found in the elderly, and it is associated with a number of adverse health outcomes. Frailty is a syndrome comprised of a number of features: Core components of physical frailty include strength, gait, body … Continue reading
