Valley of Life | Online Memorial Blog

The Oregonian published an article at the end of last month about the evolving world of end-of-life services and hospice care. Apparently, the most recent addition to such services is pet care.

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A recent study set to be published this week in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal, links television viewing to early death and heart disease. The study shows that participants who watched four or more hours of TV per day were 80 percent more likely to die from heart disease, and 46 percent more likely to die earlier all together.

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I came across a helpful article the other day about offering condolences to grieving friends and family. The article was specifically targeted at men, who stereotypically have a more difficult time expressing sympathy than women do.

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According to a recent article from BBC news, the British think talking about death is taboo. As a result, a survey found that half of Brits fear death. The article itself features a discussion between Paul Woolley, the director of a theology think-tank, and Malcolm Johnson, a professor of gerontology, who candidly introduce their own thoughts and questions about death.

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Losing a family member or a good friend is a very trying time for all who are involved. It is said that time heals all wounds but even with time you do not want to forget your loved one. Online memorials can help keep the memory alive and help you celebrate the life of a love one.

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