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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil May Protect the Brain Against Alzheimer’s
New study reports that extra-virgin olive oil could protect against cognitive declineExtra-virgin olive oil may protect against cognitive decline, according to a new study recently published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. The study, conducted by researchers at Temple University, concludes that extra-virgin olive oil contributed to the preservation of memory and helped protect against the development of classic markers of Alzheimer’s Disease in the…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as a tribute to enduring loveIt’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered Madalene Rodriguez and fell “instantly, dizzyingly in love with her.” The…
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Hofheide Crematorium Uses Shadow to Create A Work of Art
Modern crematoriums abandon architectural norms in favor of bold designsIn the past, a crematorium had one simple purpose: to cremate the dead. Today, many families now gather in these spaces to remember loved ones. But most crematoriums still lack bold decor or elaborate architecture. They’re not the warmest, friendliest places to visit. Often, they’re just basic buildings designed to be as unobtrusive and utilitarian…
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What Kinds of Stressors Do Cancer Patients Face and How Can A Social Worker Help Ease The Burden? (Interview)
An interview with Leah Hellerstein, LCSW, Part TwoLeah Hellerstein, LCSW has worked at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center for about three years as an outpatient oncology social worker. She can work with any of the cancer patients who may come through the hospital’s doors. She will soon begin a master’s program in Public Health. Lucas: We have touched on…
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“The Keepers” Directed by Ryan White
A documentary series unravels the mystery around a beloved nun’s deathFollowing its massive success with the series “Making a Murderer,” Netflix has become the place for true crime enthusiasts to gather around and discuss complex murder mysteries. This year, Netflix released another fascinating series about murder and conspiratorial cover-ups, “The Keepers.” In it, we follow the life and untimely death of a devout nun, Sister Cathy Cesnik, whose…
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Neuropathy Common in Female Cancer Survivors, Study Shows
Nearly half of women experience symptoms many years after finishing therapyNearly half of female cancer survivors suffer from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) even years after completing treatment, a new study shows. The women experience pain, loss of sensation and gait changes that make walking difficult and falls more frequent. The risk of falls increases 1.5 times with each unit of increase of symptom severity, the…
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Jon Underwood, Founder of the Website Death Cafe, Has Died
Underwood leaves two children and an important legacy behindJon Underwood, the founder of the website Death Cafe, died suddenly from acute promyelocytic leukemia on June 27, 2017, at the age of 44. The father of two was an influential figure in the end-of-life arena, carrying on the work of Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz, who founded the death cafe movement in 2004. Underwood became…
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Our Monthly Tip: Renting a Food Truck for a Funeral
Breaking bread at a funeral can soothe griefOur Tip of the Month They say ice cream makes everything better, which is why having an ice cream food truck at a funeral is a fun and spirit-lifting idea. Toasted cones and sundaes, layered with toppings, is a sweet way to remember your loved one. And if ice cream is not your flavor,…
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FDA Approves Keytruda Based on Cancer Genetics
The first-ever approval focuses on tumor genetics rather than tumor locationFor decades, cancer treatments focused on where tumors originated to determine how to treat the disease. But now for the first time, the FDA has approved the immunotherapy drug Keytruda to treat cancers based on genetic biomarkers rather than the location of the disease. Merck & Co. invented the drug, Keytruda, years ago. It first received FDA approval…
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