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What Is Recompose? (Interview)
An interview with Katrina Spade, Founder and CEO of Recompose, a Benefit Corporation, Part OneToday SevenPonds presents the first in a two part interview with Katrina Spade, the founder and CEO of Recompose. Katrina has been an entrepreneur and designer since 2002. She has over 15 years of experience in project management, finance and architecture, with a focus on human-centered, ecological solutions. While earning her Masters of Architecture, Katrina invented a…
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“The Green Burial Guidebook”
A lovely book detailing everything you need to plan an affordable, environmentally friendly burialI’ve been long interested to learn more about green burials, so I was truly excited when I picked up “The Green Burial Guidebook: Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial.” The author, Elizabeth Fournier (who owns and operates her own funeral home in Oregon) was the perfect guide and educator for the journey. The book delivers so much…
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Free Online Heart Age Test Determines Cardiovascular Age
A new online calculator developed by UK health organizations assesses cardiovascular age compared to chronological ageThe Heart Age Test is an online heart age calculator created by UK health organizations for users to assess how their cardiovascular heath aligns with their chronological age. To check their risk of heart attack or stroke, users answer 16 questions about their physical health and lifestyle choices. In addition to revealing the user’s heart age compared…
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“My Immortal”
A haunting ballad speaks to the pain of lossCapturing the rawness and persistence of grief in music isn’t easy. Many artists try; many come close, and a few hit the mark. “My Immortal” by Evanescence is definitely in the latter category. The song is hauntingly beautiful — the lyrics perfectly capture the enduring nature of grief, while singer Amy Lee’s plaintiff vocals speak…
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Link Between Longevity and Cellular Energy Level Strengthens
Study finds molecule present in every cell predicts and may even extend life spanRecent bad news verified that life expectancy in the United States has dropped for the second year in a row, Better news, however, emerges from a 2017 study that suggests the secret to longevity exists in a high-energy molecule present in every one of our cells. That molecule — adenosine triphosphate (ATP) — is a complex organic chemical that provides energy to drive many processes, such…
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Blood-Brain Barrier Biomarker Could Be Early Alzheimer’s Indicator
Early detection of Alzheimer’s is crucial to slow advancement of the diseaseA recent study out of the University of Southern California suggests that leaks in the blood-brain barrier could be used to detect Alzheimer’s in its early stages. This is important because it’s believed that early detection is crucial to stop or slow progression of the disease. The blood-brain barrier is part of the brain’s circulation system.…
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Taryn Simon Marries Architecture to Sound in “An Occupation of Loss”
The artist uses concrete towers and professional mourners to create a community grieving spaceConceptual visual art can be a beautiful medium, especially when the artist uses elements of architecture in the design. However, Taryn Simon’s work “An Occupation of Loss” is so much more than just a lovely structure to behold. Simon uses both visuals and sound to completely engross her audience, capturing nearly every sense in a…
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How Can Confronting Our Suffering Enrich Our Lives? (Interview)
An interview with Buddhist teacher, and author Frank Ostaseski, Part TwoToday SevenPonds concludes our interview with Frank Ostaseski, an internationally respected Buddhist teacher, cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute. Frank has lectured at Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, and Wisdom.2.0, and teaches at major spiritual centers around the globe. He is also the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Humanities…
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