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“The Killing” Seasons One and Two by Søren Sveistrup
A riveting police procedural drama explores complex themes of grief and lossIn today’s world of reality TV, gothic horror and sitcoms, it’s rare to find a network television show that explores the human condition in any depth. Thankfully, the subscription streaming service Netflix has stepped in to fill that void, giving us some of the best storylines and acting that we’ve seen on television in a…
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Polypharmacy During Final Months of Life Can Be Futile
Many older people are prescribed ten-plus medications during their last months of lifeA new study published in The American Journal of Medicine finds that older adults often receive numerous medications of questionable benefit in their final months of life. Previous estimates have shown that between 25 and 40 percent of people aged 65 or older receive a minimum of five different medications during the last year of…
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“Wave Goodbye”
A touching memorial song about the loss of a close friendAlmost 20 years before his own untimely death, Chris Cornell penned a beautiful tribute to his friend and fellow musician, Jeff Buckley. “Wave Goodbye,” from his first solo album, “Euphoria Mourning,” details in perfect precision what it’s like to lose a close friend, from the stinging heartache to the confusion. Yet it also reminds us…
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Relief from Osteoarthritis Pain Without Drugs?
A new study out of Belgium shows it may be possibleOsteoarthritis is a painful, debilitating disease that primarily impacts older adults. Although it is not a life-threatening illness, its symptoms can have a serious impact on quality of life. Most osteoarthritis sufferers have some degree of functional impairment. For many, simple activities such as walking, dressing, bathing and preparing meals are difficult to perform. What’s…
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“Like Father Like Son”
A touching poem about a military familyThe poem I chose today, “Like Father Like Son” pays tribute to Memorial Day in the United States. It is the day when Americans honor the men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country. We celebrate it on the last Monday of May. Family, friends and sometimes an entire community will…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as a tribute to lasting 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 couple’s…
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“The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” is Frightening But Also Very Philosophical
Damien Hirst’s famous sculpture challenges us to contemplate death and its meaningDamien Hirst is a world-renowned contemporary artist who specializes in creating works that shock the senses. His 1991 sculpture titled “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” is perhaps the best example of his shocking brand of art. The piece is considered a “natural history” work. It consists of a once-living,…
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What Are the Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition? (Interview)
An interview with cooking and wellness coach Caryn Dugan, Part TwoToday SevenPonds concludes our interview with Caryn Dugan, founder of the website STL Veg Girl and an expert on plant-based nutrition. Caryn began researching the benefits of a plant-based diet after a cancer scare in 2008. She later went on to study nutrition and health at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and the Roxube School…
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Older Transplant Patients Rely Heavily on Organ Donors Over the Age of 65
When it comes to organ donation, biological and chronological age aren’t the sameHow old is your liver? Your heart? Your kidneys? Many people believe that they’re all the same age, and that as these organs get older, they become less desirable to patients waiting on transplant lists. However, new studies are finding that organ donors can and should stay on the eligible donor list, even after the age…
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