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A Vision of Strength: Iman Continues to Celebrate David Bowie
Six years after his death, the singer’s widow grieves but also rejoicesWhen entering the new year, many choose a word or phrase to guide them through the first months. The editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful, has chosen the word strength for the the 2023 vision of the magazine. Naturally, their cover model for the first issue of the year must embody this attribute. It seems…
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Senior Deaths from Drug and Alcohol Abuse are Rising
Death rates from drug overdoses have more than tripled for those 65 and older in the past two decadesTwo new reports from the Centers for Disease Control show that drug and alcohol abuse are having an increasingly deadly impact on seniors in the United States, similar to their effect on youth. In 2020, more than 5,000 people aged 65 and older died of a drug overdose, with death rates more than tripling from 2.4…
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The Winter Solstice as a Portal for Healing Grief
Cultures across the world view the winter solstice as a sacred time to honor those who have passed and to make room for rebirthThe winter solstice is an event that occurs on December 21st of every year. On this day, the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night of the year. But it’s more than just a physical event.
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“Merry Christmas Darling”
A beloved holiday ballad for grieving soulsNo matter what your age, there is no doubt you are familiar with one of the most-beloved holiday songs, “Merry Christmas Darling” by The Carpenters. Released in 1970, this song was their first attempt at Christmas music; reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Christmas chart. More than 50 years later, this timeless classic can…
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Cardiac Arrests Spike Around the Holidays
Cold weather, stress and lack of self care all contribute to the spike in holiday fatalitiesThis time in December is typically associated with festive parties, holiday celebrations and all the joys and stresses that come along with them. But a surprising addition to December antics for many people is cardiac arrest. Research published by the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, goes so far as to label the winter holidays…
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“How We Live is How We Die”
In this book, a Buddhist nun explores an Eastern perspective on deathIn “How we Live is How We Die,” renowned Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön explores the “bardo,” or the Tibetan term for transition period, between life and death. Life is a series of beginnings and endings; in the constant flow of life and death, one thing ends and another begins almost immediately, causing innumerable bardos. The…
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Hospice Massage Offers a Touching End to Life (Interview)
Julia Gandy describes the vital role that touch can play during the end of someone’s lifeHuman touch is vital. There are libraries of information about the importance of maintaining touch with humans in the early stages of their lives. But what about the late stages of their lives? Julia Gandy believes it’s just as important. She’s been practicing hospice massage for over a decade. While attending massage school, she had…
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