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What Are Indicators of “Aggressive Care” at the End-of-Life? (Interview)
An interview with Dr. Paul Duberstein, a public health psychologist and professor at Rutgers University, Part OneToday SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Paul Duberstein, a public health psychologist, professor, and Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at Rutgers University. Dr. Duberstein’s earlier work centered on identifying risk factors for suicide and depression in older adults as well as intervention studies to improve outcomes among patients with advanced, life-limiting…
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“Dead to Me”
A TV series about two women whose grief leads to an unlikely friendship as they confront their inner demonsImagine the antics of Lucy and Ethel without Desi and Fred — played out through a much darker scenario of bereavement and crime-solving. That pretty much sums up the mojo of the two youngish women who share top billing in the 2019 Netflix series “Dead to Me.” Both are introduced as having lost the love…
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Creative Endeavors Support Senior’s Health
Theater productions and other creative pursuits promote wellness and brain healthFor several decades, scientists have studied the positive effects of creative endeavors on brain health, and a wealth of evidence now exists that links creativity and new learning with improved cognitive function and overall wellness. According to a first-of-its-kind national study in 2005, for example, creative endeavors improve a person’s sense of mastery and control,…
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New Research Ties Near-Death Experiences to REM Sleep
Scientists attempt to explain near-death experiences, but much remains a mysteryAbout 10 percent of the global population has had a valid near-death experience, according to new research from Copenhagen University Hospital. Neurologists Daniel Kondziella and Markus Harboe Olsen also found that such experiences are more common among individuals who experience abnormalities during REM sleep. Kondziella and Olsen surveyed 1,034 adults from 35 countries, and found…
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“Gone Away”
The rock song recounts many aspects of a griever’s worldThe track “Gone Away” by American rock band The Offspring is one of their most popular hits. Lead singer Dexter Holland wrote the song after his then-girlfriend (the song was released in 1997) died in a car accident. It’s an emotionally powerful tune, and the lyrics should resonate deeply with anybody who has lost a…
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“Poem (If I knew exactly why the chestnut tree)”
Frank O’Hara’s 1951 poem tackles the subject of inevitable change and posits why we shouldn’t try to rationalize it.Frank O’Hara was a mid-20th century New York poet who did not follow traditional poetic form. Instead, his poetry was conversational, deeply personal, and often experimental. To read a Frank O’Hara poem is to experience an intimate conversation that feels real and present and unfettered by conventions. His 1951 piece, known simply by “Poem”…
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“The Wedding Dress” Perfectly Captures a Young Woman’s Grief
The 1911 oil painting by Frederick Elwell tells the story of love and loss“The Wedding Dress” by Frederick Elwell is a study in contrasts. A young woman dressed all in black kneels on the floor of a dark bedroom, her face resting on her arms. Beside her is an open chest; on the floor lies her white satin wedding dress and the white shoes she wore (or perhaps…
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What is the Link Between Cancer and Diet? (Interview)
An interview with Natalie Lagomarcino Ledesma, an oncology dietician at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Part TwoToday SevenPonds continues our conversation with Natalie Lagomarcino Ledesma, a cancer nutrition specialist who works primarily with adult cancer patients at the UCSF Helen Diller Cancer Center in San Francisco. She also works at Smith Integrative Oncology in San Francisco, where her nutrition expertise is part of a cancer treatment program that combines traditional medical practices with advanced…
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