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Grief affects the body, not just the mind
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Grief affects the body, not just the mind

by Ernie Mundell Of course grief can ravage your mind, but science shows it can also weaken your body, leaving you open to illness. “As humans, we are strongly motivated to seek out social bonds that are warm, dependable, friendly and supportive,” explained George Slavich. He directs the Laboratory for Stress Assessment and Research at...

Grief over death of animal companions needs to be taken more seriously, says researcher
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Grief over death of animal companions needs to be taken more seriously, says researcher

by Bev Betkowski,  University of Alberta Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Grief over the death of a beloved pet needs to be more recognized and respected, new University of Alberta research suggests. A study of women 55 and older living alone revealed intense feelings of sorrow after losing a companion animal, but they were careful about who...