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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 couple’s…
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How Do Professionals Provide Support For Families of Organ Donors? (Interview)
An interview with Nika Short who comforts families during traumaToday SevenPonds speaks with Nika Short, who works for LifeCenter Northwest to provide support for the families of organ donors. Nika provides bereavement support for donor families and facilitates communication between donor families and organ recipients when someone decides they want to reach out. Ellary: Hi Nika, thank you so much for being willing to…
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A New Odor Test Could Detect the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s
Researchers are using a sniff test to identify the diseaseWhat if you could detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s using only your nose? A group of researchers is developing a new odor test that they think could help doctors identify patients who have the disease. In two recent studies, researchers discovered that people who have trouble identifying common odors, like licorice or coffee, are more likely…
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“Sugar Cookies and a Nightmare”
A mother recounts her 30-year journey through grief and loss in this memoirWhen Carol Kearns lost her 7-year-old daughter Kristen to a rogue wave in 1976, she thought her life had come to an end. Lost in a haze of grief and despair, she spent the next 10 days praying for a miracle that never came. Krissie’s remains were eventually recovered, but so little was left of…
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“Anything But Lonely” from “Aspects of Love”
Finding another relationship after the death of a loved oneThe song “Anything But Lonely” comes from the 1989 musical “Aspects of Love.” Andrew Lloyd Webber composed the music and Don Black and Charles Hart wrote the book and lyrics. The show itself was a flop, but it had several popular songs including “Love Changes Everything.” “Anything But Lonely” eventually reached No. 79 on the…
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America’s Healthcare System Favors the Rich, Study Shows
A British medical journal blames America’s for-profit healthcare system for a 15-year gap in longevityIn a blistering indictment of the American healthcare system, the British Medical Journal Lancet published a study in April that looked at income inequality in relation to the nation’s health. The results showed that the wealthiest Americans live a full 15 years longer than their poorer counterparts. And, the researchers say, the main reason for…
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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 couple’s…
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Rapamycin Could Help Address Neurologic Damage Associated with Aging
Research shows the compound can help reduce cellular senescenceA study recently published in the medical journal, Aging Cell, outlines how a compound known as rapamycin may help to suppress neurological damage. This research could lead to new therapeutic approaches to address neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. The scientists at Oregon State University who conducted the study found that rapamycin can help minimize…
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