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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt: Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us -
Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief: How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love -
Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival: Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone
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Tag Archives: Health
Exercising Regularly Throughout Our Lifetime Can Minimize Effects of Aging
A new study finds that regular exercise can keep us biologically young
A new study out of the United Kingdom finds that exercising regularly throughout one’s lifetime can potentially slow down the aging process. The study concludes that older adults who exercised for a majority of their lifetime had the same immunity, … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Aging, Cycling, Exercise, Health, Immune system, longevity, MCI, Muscle Health, Regular Exercise, Something special, Study, United Kingdom
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What is Aromatherapy and How Can It Help Those Facing Death? An Interview with Nyssa Hanger
An aromatherapist shares her insight into how scent can enhance our well-being
Today SevenPonds completes our two-part interview with Nyssa Hanger, an aromatherapist from Tampa, Florida. (Read part one here.) Nyssa is a self-employed masseuse and essential oils expert. She is also the founder of Upward Spiral, where she helps clients heal … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Ease Grief by Volunteering
Acting as a volunteer can help heal your grief and pain
Our Tip of the Month: The “post-holiday blues” is a common phenomenon. Although many people feel relieved that the hustle and bustle is over, the let-down is often very hard for those dealing with grief. Volunteering is great way to ease … Continue reading
Altars of Loneliness: The Art of Joseph Cornell
Groundbreaking American artist expresses disenfranchised grief through surrealist assemblage
Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) is widely known as an American artist whose work influenced key developments in the contemporary art world, such as the Fluxus movement and the rise of installation art. His favored techniques of collage and assemblage using common, found … Continue reading
“The Faith Link” by Max Fleury, MD
A doctor explores the influence of spirituality on one’s health -- and even one's lifespan
“The Faith Link: Scientific Proof That Your Belief Determines Your Health” (Charisma House, 2016) offers insights into the fascinating effects that one’s religious beliefs and spirituality can have on one’s health. The book’s author, the French Dr. Max Fleury, offers a … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged alternative medicine, Christianity, Faith, Healing, Health, lifespan, Max Fleury, meditation, Mental health, Prayer, Religion, Spirituality
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What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? An Interview with Suzanne Roche, Part Two
A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life
Today is part two of our two part interview (read part one here) with Suzanne Roche, an occupational therapist located in Northern California. Suzanne currently works in a nursing home, and she was kind enough to sit down with SevenPonds … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Aging, Death, End-of-life care, Health, Hope, Hospice, Life, Living Life to the Fullest, Nursing home, occupational therapy, Palliative Care, Recovery, Therapist, Therapy
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