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“Shine on You Crazy Diamond”
A song written to honor the life, mental health struggles and death of former Pink Floyd front man, Syd BarrettThere is no better song to remember a loved one by than the masterpiece send-off that is Pink Floyd’s “Shine on You Crazy Diamond.” The nine-part composition was written by Roger Waters, Richard Wright and David Gilmour and appears on the 1975 album “Wish You Were Here,” which also features a song of the same…
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Scientists Reverse Aging in Cells in Two New Studies
Hyperbaric oxygen treatments and enzyme blocking may hold the key to combatting age-related diseasesTwo recent studies have introduced scientific advancements that successfully reversed the aging process in cells. Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Shamir Medical Center in Israel found that hyperbaric oxygen treatments can stop and even reverse aging in blood cells. In a separate study, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology developed a method…
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My Mother Died When I Was Seven
Her bowling ball was all I had to remind me of her, so why did I leave it in the desert?This is the story of Cara as written by her. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, to aid them in their healing process. In this post, Cara writes about some of…
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“Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir”
A renowned poet explores the loss of her mother to domestic violenceThe terrain of grief and loss is challenging enough on its own. But when a loved one’s death is shrouded in trauma, these emotional regions can remain long unexplored, as though obscured by thick fog. In “Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir,” former U.S. poet laureate Natasha Trethewey revisits memories of her mother, who was murdered…
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Talking to Children About a COVID-19 Death in the Family
Experts offer guidance for helping children through pandemic griefLearning about death is a major event in any child’s life, and there’s no rule as to how and when it occurs. Children may become curious about death when it comes up in a conversation or story, or they may experience a loss of their own before understanding the concept. Unfortunately, in the midst of…
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Our Annual 7 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving
Consider this list of gifts when searching for the perfect holiday present to comfort someone who is grievingThe focus during the holiday season is often on family, loved ones and celebration. But for those who are grieving, the traditional feelings of comfort and joy can seem far away. In fact, it can feel very isolating, making coping more difficult. And if a person lives alone, the smallest functions may feel difficult or…
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Cancelling Holiday Plans with Older Family Members
As the COVID-19 pandemic surges, how do families have challenging conversations about cancelling or curtailing holiday plans?The holiday season is in full swing, and the COVID-19 pandemic is surging across the country. Many families are curtailing or cancelling holiday plans with older family members and other loved ones who have risk factors for serious cases of the disease. Even when there’s not a pandemic to contend with, the holidays can increase…
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