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People With Good Heart Health in Middle Age Live Longer
Good cardiovascular health in middle age also equates to fewer years with chronic health issuesPeople with better heart health in middle age live longer and have fewer instances of all kinds of chronic illness, according to a new study reported by the American Heart Association. The 40-year study is the first to examine the impact of cardiovascular health in middle age in relation to serious illnesses later in life.…
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“Death of a Young Son by Drowning”
The poem dives into the depths of parental griefMargaret Atwood’s earthy poem, “Death of a Young Son by Drowning,” perfectly captures the life-altering heartache that comes after the loss of a child. Atwood’s words are abundant in texture, and her similes are bitingly accurate. This lends the poem a strong sense of realism, even as some of the metaphors take on a surrealist…
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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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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Provides Poignant Images of Death and Survival
Museum features art, photographs, posters, testimonials and artifactsThey say a picture is worth a thousand words. Imagine, then, hundreds of pictures of young adults, members of society who will all be dead in just a few years. This image is one of many displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is located in Washington, D.C.…
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What Was the Role of Project Nightlight During the AIDS Crisis And What Can We Learn From the Founder? (Interview)
An Interview with Cassandra ChristensenToday SevenPonds speaks with Cassandra Christensen, a retired R.N. who discovered her life’s mission was to work with people facing the end of life. After working as a staff nurse at UCLA, Cassandra transitioned into private duty nursing. It was at that point in her life that a chance encounter with Mother Theresa catalyzed Cassandra’s work with…
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New Quality Measures for Nursing Homes Give Patients Better Information
The five new qualities will change overall nursing home ratingsFor years now, the Five Star Quality Ratings system has helped patients and their families compare nursing homes to find the best fit. This year, that rating system has expanded to include five more quality measures, giving patients an even clearer picture of which nursing homes offer the highest level of care. The Centers for…
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“The Purple Balloon”
A children’s book offering a way to talk to children about deathCreated in conjunction with Children’s Hospice International, “The Purple Balloon” by Chris Raschka offers a way for parents, families, friends and hospital workers to explain death to a child. Talking about dying is hard. Dying is harder. But there are many people who can help. –from “The Purple Balloon” This simple children’s book is based…
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Blurring the Line Between Life and Death
Science and technology are changing Western culture’s perspective on deathIt wasn’t very long ago that no one questioned the finality of death. A person died when they were no longer breathing and their heart stopped beating — period. There was no such thing as CPR, and mechanical ventilators didn’t exist. Even large, well-equipped hospitals did not have intensive care units, and virtually 100 percent…
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New Report Shows Benefits of Integrative Therapies For Breast Cancer Patients
Meditation and yoga received the highest grades for improving wellnessThe Society for Integrative Oncology has released new guidelines regarding effective and safe integrative treatments for people with breast cancer. The new review adds to the growing body of evidence that supports the use of integrative therapies for breast cancer patients. The latest results appear in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The authors…
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