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Harmony Amidst Change: Japan’s Kezouin Fuchu-shi Cemetery
Explore Japanese cemetery design, societal shifts, and the harmonious coexistence of past and present burial customsNestled in Fuchu City, Japan, the Kezouin Fuchu-shi Cemetery offers a serene landscape amidst its undulating black stone walking paths and islands of lush green moss. Crafted by Love Architecture, this stunning dry landscape garden not only celebrates the beauty of nature but also reflects the evolving dynamics within Japanese society.
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Why Would Someone Keep Their Cancer Diagnosis Quiet?
How the Princess of Wales taught us why we should respect one’s privacyAfter receiving a cancer diagnosis, it is natural for some people to want to share the news with friends, loved ones, and colleagues. For others, sharing much less information — or keeping their diagnosis a secret from some — is a more comfortable option. The recent events surrounding the Princess of Wales and her health…
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AI-Generated Scam Obituaries Take Over Google
Imposter obituaries are being created both for the recently deceased and the still livingIn January, Deborah Vankin was very much alive when her father reached out, concerned that news was being spread that she had died. The culprit? Fake AI-generated scam obituaries. The L.A.-based journalist Vankin hesitatingly started to read some of the obituaries that had been posted. Vankin described her whirlwind of emotions to CNN, sharing, “I…
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“Visiting Hours”
A heartfelt ballad that may resonate with anyone who has lost a close friendThere are relationships that we have with friends and mentors that we simply don’t want to end, and Ed Sheeran’s “Visiting Hours” poignantly expresses the longing to have more time with someone close to our heart. Released in 2021 on his “=” (Equals) album, it was written for the memorial service of Sheeran’s close friend…
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“Torch”
Poem explores the annual fire season’s impact on thousands across North AmericaIn “Torch,” poet Catherine Broadwall explores the fire-related loss that increasingly ravages North America. Broadwall’s characters are able to escape the flames with their family members and pets, but barely – fire tapping at the windows; a cell phone left behind. As the poem continues, Broadwall hints at further consequences: an orphaned mountain lion cub,…
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New Research Reveals Pathways to Restore Aging Muscles
Learn about the groundbreaking research that could change the future of agingAs we age, our muscles begin to weaken, increasing difficulty in performing everyday tasks. Muscle weakness can make older adults more prone to falling and reduce levels of independence despite sharp cognitive functioning. But now, research conducted by Stanford University’s Blau Laboratory has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the role of the enzyme 15-PGDH in muscular degeneration…
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Palliative Education for Nurses Is on the Rise
Specialty programs are helping them to better serve a growing patient baseWhy are more and more nursing schools and universities offering palliative education? Because nursing can be an even tougher job when caring for patients with long-term chronic conditions or through the end of life. And as the need for palliative care increases, the additional education is proving to be valuable for the profession.
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“Thank You for Loving Me” Examines Gratitude in Palliative Care
Letters between family members express a range of things to be grateful forIt’s widely understood that maintaining a sense of gratitude benefits patients in palliative care. But a series of letters and interviews in the study “Thank You for Loving Me” has provided greater insight into what gratitude means to patients and relatives, and how it reflects the way they view themselves and others.
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The Tragic Death of Nex Benedict
Controversy surrounds the death of a young, nonbinary Indigenous student in OklahomaNex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary Indigenous student from Owasso, Oklahoma, died on February 8th, 2024, just a day after they were assaulted in a school bathroom. Although the medical examiner’s preliminary report found that their death was likely the result of a lethal combination of two medications and not the injuries sustained in the attack,…
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