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What Is Exercise Therapy and How Can It Ward Off Dementia? (Interview)
An interview with William Smith, an exercise therapist and author of several books about brain healthToday SevenPonds speaks with William Smith, an exercise therapist and account manager at Atlantic Corporate Health, a nationally recognized health care system based in New Jersey. Educated in exercise science, today Mr. Smith works with employers, fitness professionals, and healthcare organizations to develop targeted exercise programs for various patient populations, including those suffering from or…
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“We’re All Going to Die”
A fantastical book exploring what it looks like to face our fear of deathIn 2017, Stefan Hunt was facing an existential crisis. A filmmaker with an enviable career that allowed him to travel all over the world, he was beset by anxiety, questioning the meaning of everything in his life, from his relationships to his work. After trying all the usual fixes with varying degrees of success, he…
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Pet Palliative Care is on the Rise
Hospice care for pets ranges from comfort measures to last-wish fulfillmentEnamored dog owners already knew what studies have confirmed. From the doggies’ point of view, the love is mutual. These pet owners revel in their fond companions’ every stage, from puppyhood to the senior years. With such a strong bond, it’s no wonder that — in these days of increased palliative care for humans — pet owners…
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Is Artificial Intelligence a Double-Edged Sword?
A panel of medical experts warn that AI may come with a host of problems we don’t know how to solveThe promise of artificial intelligence is everywhere today. From self-driving cars to robotic companions for the elderly, technology’s ability to mimic human intelligence is creating targeted algorithms that solve puzzles, recognize faces, respond to verbal commands and perform far more complex tasks. One example: algorithms that can accurately and predictably diagnose disease, in some cases…
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“Love Is Stronger Than Death”
The song touches on the nuances of death and its meanings“Love Is Stronger Than Death” by English post-punk band The The is an emotional song about the many facets of death and how we can understand them. Singer/songwriter Matt Johnson begins the song by repeating the word “love” six times. So from the get-go it’s clear that, although the song is about grief, it’s love…
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“Charity”
“Charity” by poet Kevin YoungPoet Kevin Young’s collection “Book of Hours” features poems about the death of his late father interspersed with poems about the birth of his son. The poems are reflections on these seminal events that so dramatically influenced the lens through which Young looks at the world. In an interview with Terry Gross for NPR, Young said, “It…
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Pop Icon Annie Lennox Reflects on the Certainty of Death
Her installation, “Now I Let You Go” features meaningful artifacts from the celebrated songstress’ lifeAnnie Lennox is a legend. Unarguably the better half of the Eurythmics, the duo she formed with songwriter and record producer Dave Stewart in 1980, she has been celebrated for four decades as an icon, an innovator, and one of the top female vocalists of her time. She is also an accomplished artist, musician, philanthropist…
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What is the Treatment for Complicated Grief? (Interview)
An interview with Dr. Katherine Shear, founder, Center for Complicated Grief, Part TwoDr. M. Katherine Shear is an internist and psychiatrist widely recognized for her work in bereavement studies. She has developed a targeted psychotherapy, Complicated Grief Treatment, for people unable to move forward after a loss, which has proved to be efficacious in three different trials. She is the founding director of the Center for Complicated…
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“H is for Hawk”
A stunningly beautiful book about a woman’s unique journey through griefHelen MacDonald’s memoir “H is for Hawk” is a beautiful story of grief and healing interwoven with a gripping account of a MacDonald’s relationship with the goshawk she decides to train after her father’s death. Awarded the prestigious Samuel Johnson Prize and the Costa Book of the Year award in 2014, the book was a…
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