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Don’t Sweat It: Why Does Stress Cause Heart Attacks?
Scientists find link between chronic stress, white blood cells and death by heart attackConstant stress can sour a person’s life in many respects: their disposition, sense of fulfillment and health all take a turn for the worse. But what’s the explanation of the relationship between stress and the time of our death? There’s no shortage of health problems caused by stress – including heart attacks – and we…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of loveIt’s Bastille Day! Every week, it’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.”…
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Somebody That I’ll Never Know: A Tribute to Organ Donors
Australian Brooke Huuskes’s Gotye parody shows the heartfelt intensity of the organ transplant experience on the donation and receiving endIn 2011, Australian pop artist Gotye released his single, “Somebody That I Used to Know.” The song became the anthem of the year, reaping countless parody songs. Among the sea of covers, one song stood out in particular: fellow Australian Brooke Huuskes’s interpretation of the song as an homage to organ donors and an expression…
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Should You Consider Organ Donation? (Interview)
Marisa Hemenez Formerly of the California Transplant Donor Network speaks with us about the importance of planning ahead for organ donationToday SevenPonds speaks with Marisa Hemenez who formerly worked as a Family Care Services Educator for the California Transplant Donor Network (CTDN) in Oakland. Marisa has extensive experience in and has worked with counseling families as they deal with loved ones in crisis. In her position at CTDN, Marisa worked with families who are considering organ…
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Goodbye, Black: The Color-Coordinated Memorial Service Attire
Personalize an end-of-life or memorial ceremony by wearing your loved one’s favorite color3 Tips for a Colorful Celebration of Life Ceremony: The Victorian Era has been over for some time. Its tradition of wearing somber, formal black funeral attire to memorial and funeral services, however, is still the norm yet is starting to fade. A memorial is also a celebration of life and we suggest guests wear…
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“Having your whole life flash before your eyes as you die is basically the ultimate binge-watch.”
– Bridger WinegarBinge-watching (n): the activity of watching TV for an extended period of time, e.g. several episodes of a series (Macmillian Dictionary). Check out more of Bridger Winegar here. Read more from Laughter is Medicine.
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The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise Brown
A children’s book that serves as a beautiful example of how universal the grieving process isHaving a mom who is a psychologist, I have been familiar with children’s books about death and grief since I was very young. I believe they are crucial in helping kids understand the complex and confusing emotions that often occur with death and the grieving process. The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise Brown—the author most…
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New Zealand: Death Tattoos & the Maori
New Zealand’s “ta moko” tattoos are traced back to Maori death and memorial ritualsTraditional New Zealand death rituals use expression and creativity as a cathartic means to get through the grieving process while memorializing a loved one. It’s a philosophy that is perhaps best represented in the Maori tradition of tattooing, known as “ta moko” or “moko.” Today, the swirling, graphic Maori moko designs are tattooed on individuals…
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Sting Sings About Dying in The Last Ship
The 62-year old former frontman for The Police talks candidly about death and griefDying like a rock star often means tragedy. Whether from overdose, sickness or suicide, lurid, high profile deaths sweep across the media like natural disasters. Jimi Hendrix, Freddie Mercury and Kurt Cobain, to name a few, mark the long line of young men, gone in their prime, who reiterate the dangerous world of rock ‘n…
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