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Veterans Day Can Be Bittersweet For Some — Here’s Why
On this special day, it’s important to consider the complex emotions some veterans may faceVeterans Day is a time to honor those who have so bravely served the citizens of the United States. But this particular holiday can feel bittersweet for some veterans.
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“After Death”
An intriguing documentary film about near-death experiencesWhile near-death experiences, or NDEs, have been both researched and scrutinized for decades, the movie “After Death” portrays real life stories and re-enactments of these intriguing phenomena. While the production company Angel Studios is best known for its faith-based films, the producers also present potential scientific explanations behind these occurrences. Whether an attempt to balance…
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China Pilots New Models for Digital Cemeteries
“Cyber cemeteries” gain traction in Beijing in the face of land scarcity and an aging populationAs society grows more digitally oriented and the need to confront global challenges like urban land scarcity becomes more urgent, cemeteries in China are exploring the potential of full-scale digital cemeteries. These spaces include fully digital burial plots (featuring electronic screens instead of headstones), as well as metaverse mausoleums, virtual memorial services and more.
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“I’m On My Way to a Better Place”
This ’70s soul group takes us to a better place after just one listenDespite the widespread belief in the afterlife, most people in the Western world respond to the idea of death with nothing short of mind-numbing dread. But not Chairmen of the Board. They get downright groovy to the thought of the hereafter. Chairmen of the Board, an American soul music group, released “I’m On My Way…
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22 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Lengthen Your Life
New study suggests that sedentary lifestyles can be offset with minimal effortFor many, adding regular exercise into an already-packed schedule can feel like an overwhelming task. Yet a recent study suggests that just 22 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous exercise can lengthen the lives of individuals with otherwise sedentary lifestyles.
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The Giant Kites of Guatemala Celebrate Day of the Dead
A unique Day of the Dead celebration exists in two Guatemalan townsMexican celebrations around the Day of the Dead have become well-known throughout the world. Typically celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, the Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a time of celebrating life and death, remembering loved ones, and honoring cultural roots. During the Day of the Dead, the line between life…
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Repurposed Funeral Homes Welcome New Life
Former funeral homes now house a myriad of businesses and social eventsWith the popularity of the home renovation show, “Ugliest House in America,” hosted by comedienne Retta, audiences are getting a look at former businesses turned into homes. Perhaps the most intriguing is the home of Noel and Renee Johnson in Blue Earth, Minnesota, which was once a funeral home. In line with the theme, the…
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“Breathe”
A breathwork facilitator takes readers on a journey of healing and discoveryHow often, when we’re struggling, are we told to just breathe? Yet few of us know how to do that purposefully with any regularity, depth or understanding. Now, Shanila Sattar hopes to enlighten us with her 2022 book, “Breathe: Simple Breathwork Practices.” Sattar takes us on a journey through 33 different breathing exercises that can support…
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