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Tag Archives: Marriage
Colin and Tracey MacDonald Wed Just One Day Before She Dies From Terminal Lung Cancer
The Australian couple had known each other for 24 years and had six children
Colin MacDonald, 51, originally proposed to his wife Tracey 12 years ago. She said yes, but because they had six children to raise, they never found time to officially tie the knot. They recently got married less than 24 hours before … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Cancer, Marriage, Something special, Terminal Cancer, terminal illness, Terminal Lung Cancer, wedding
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New Study Suggests Health Risks After Divorce, Separation Could Contribute to Early Death
Higher levels of smoking and less exercise among divorcees could lead to health issues
Prior research has suggested that divorce can negatively impact a person’s health, including higher risk for early death. A new study released by the University of Arizona appears to confirm this idea. The study suggests two possible health outcomes resulting … Continue reading
Cancer Patient Heather Mosher Marries 18 Hours Before her Death
The dying bride's vows were her final words, which she followed with a triumphant gesture
Surely Heather Mosher’s worst of times began the day doctors confirmed she had breast cancer. That day, however, did not end in deep disappointment. Nor did her life. On December 23, 2016 Heather received both the dire medical news and … Continue reading
In the Future, More Older Americans May Die Alone
Studies predict more Americans will both age and die alone
More American adults may die alone in the future, if recent studies are any indication. This would be largely due to the fact that Americans are much more independent nowadays compared to earlier generations. Roughly half of U.S. adults are … Continue reading
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Tagged Alone, Birth Rate, Case Studies, Case Study, Children, divorce, Family, Marriage, Mortality, Research, Sociology
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Funeral Home Weddings Are On the Rise
"'Til death do us part" could come full circle for some couples
The appeal of funeral home weddings is easy to understand. A Pew Research study released in 2015 found that a growing number of U.S. adults do not identify with a particular religion. Thus, the need for secular wedding venues is … Continue reading
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Tagged Cremation, Funeral home, funeral home wedding, Life, Love, Marriage, trends, wedding
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Getting Married Could Help Post-Surgery Recovery
A study finds that married people recover faster after heart surgery than unmarried people
Thousands of classic jokes poke fun at the stresses of marital life, but science says marriage might actually save our lives. A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that people who are married … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Cardiac surgery, divorce, Heart Disease, Marriage, Medical Care, Operating theater, Recovery, SevenPonds, support, Surgery, The Science of Us, United States
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