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New Study Sheds Light on Brain’s Activity During Cardiac Arrest
The study examined memory and consciousness among a sample of in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors
A recently published study in the European medical journal Resuscitation is drawing attention around the world for its fascinating findings around what happens to the brain during cardiac arrest.
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Tagged brain science, medical study, neuroscience, Science, science of death
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“I sure will be glad when scientists discover a cure for ‘natural causes.”’
- Anonymous
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Death Jokes, Funny Death Jokes, Happy, Humor, Jokes, Laughter is Medicine, Natural Causes, Quotes about Death, Science, SevenPonds
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Could This “Death Gene” Take Four Years Off Your Lifespan?
Scientists have discovered a series of genetic mutations that could cause early death
Researchers at Edinburgh University have found two genetic mutations that could take as much as four years off the estimated lifespan of those who have them. After studying the genes of 150,000 people, the researchers found that those who had mutations on … Continue reading
Exercise and Aging – Why They Should Go Hand-in-Hand
A look at further evidence showing just how important exercise is as we age
It’s no surprise that exercise is good for you, and it’s probably something you’ve heard before. But studies are further proving how important exercise is in regard to aging and brain health in middle and old age. With age often comes … Continue reading
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Tagged Brain, Brain Health, Dementia, Exercise, Health, Healthy, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental health, Science, The Science of Us
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Compassionate Companions: Understanding the Final Moments of Life
Honolulu hospice Kokua Mau offers holistic care tips for those accompanying loved ones in their final moments
Kokua Mau means “continuous care,” a fitting name for the non-profit hospice in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Beyond offering palliative services, this organization provides information on their website that empowers regular people to understand what happens psychologically and physiologically at the end … Continue reading
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Tagged Continuous Care, Death and science, Honolulu, Hospice, Hospice Care, Kokua Mau, Palliative Care, Science, The Science of Us
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What is the Worst Kind of Cancer? The Surgeon General Talks Terminal Illness
In an interview with Time, the Surgeon General Dr. Boris D. Lushniak illuminates why skin cancer is the worst kind
Acting Surgeon General Dr. Boris D. Lushniak says that despite the general decline of many kinds of cancers in America, that there is one citizens need to be more diligent in preventing: skin cancer. “In the last 35 years, we’ve … Continue reading
