Global life expectancy has more than doubled in the past century, but quality of health has not increased at the same rate. EXPRIZE Healthspan recently announced a $101 million prize with the goal of closing that gap.

In recent years, there has been a growing understanding of the impact of pet loss. For those who work in zoos and aquariums, this grief can be compounded when multiple animals die in succession – prompting new approaches to grief support.

In a world where everything eventually fades away, grief is unavoidable. The same can be said about physical pain: it’s unavoidable. And yet, we devise all sorts of remedies to alleviate the physical pain of our bodies. Why don’t we do the same with the emotional pain of grief?

Many people are starting to plan summer travel. Perhaps you’re drawn to visiting places known for tasty cuisine, spectacular nature or cultural juggernauts. But one type of tourism not often discussed is what’s been labeled “dark tourism,” “grief tourism,” or “thanatourism.”

Dog lovers rejoice! A recent study suggests that long-term dog ownership may slow down cognitive decline associated with dementia.