Monthly Archives: January 2019

For most of us, the idea of sitting with someone who’s dying is scary. But it can bring comfort to them and you. Here are some tips to help make it less overwhelming. Source: How to sit with someone who’s … Continue reading →

“I’m afraid of death,” says Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter, a doctor at Highland Hospital in Oakland.  “I cry a lot because I’m just so sad about death. However, what I see on a daily basis [in the intensive care unit] … Continue reading →

Delilah Rene, 58, has been on the radio since 1974 and reaches more listeners — some 8 million per week — than any other female call-in radio-show host. Source: Radio Host Delilah Rene Talks About Love and Loss

148 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2018. Source: Law Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths in 2018

I sat in disbelief. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Before I could even write this, I needed to pray and settle my spirit. I needed to see if I had imagined this or if they actually said the… … Continue reading →

Older people who routinely partake in physical exercise can reverse the signs of aging in the brain, and dancing has the most profound effect, a new study shows. As we grow older we suffer a decline in mental and physical … Continue reading →

Why you’re so tired over the holidays, including sugar, inflammation, and alcohol. Source: Why You’re So Tired Over The Holidays – mindbodygreen

Washington residents “are very excited about the prospect of becoming a tree or having a different alternative,” state Sen. Jamie Pedersen said. Source: Washington could become the first state to legalize human composting

When a person is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it is common to experience feelings of sadness, anger, fear and even numbness. This can be a confusing time for both the patient and his or her loved ones. Although there … Continue reading →