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Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

Watching My Parents Die Convinced Me To Plan A Completely Different Path. My Idea Came From A Movie.

Caregiving for a dying parent reveals deep emotional challenges and raises questions about future care for oneself.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

After 50 years, the Fleshtones 'finally figured out how to make a record'

The Fleshtones' latest album, "It's Getting Late (... and More Songs about Werewolves)," includes themes of mortality and features the cover of Johnny Rivers' song, "Love Me While You Can," which advises to cherish life now before it's too late.
NYC music
NYC music
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Best Comedy Specials of 2025 (So Far)

Many 2025 comedy specials center on mortality, reflecting a unique emotional depth in humor.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'I had to track her ashes using a code, like she was a parcel in the post' - daughter speaks about mother's assisted death at Swiss clinic

Megan Royal expressed profound sadness and disbelief upon learning about her mother's death through a WhatsApp message, describing the pain of receiving her mother's ashes by post.
Miscellaneous
#aging
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dogs, Dying, and Death: Science, Stories, and Spirituality

Understanding canine emotions regarding death requires moving beyond anthropocentric views and integrating science, storytelling, and spirituality.
#health
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Mental health

My Mom Said 7 Cryptic Words To Me On Her Deathbed. Here's What I Finally Realized Later.

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Mental health

My Mom Said 7 Cryptic Words To Me On Her Deathbed. Here's What I Finally Realized Later.

Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Empire of Forgetting by John Burnside review last words from an essential poet of our age

John Burnside was a prolific poet whose final collection poignantly explores mortality.
London music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Jonathan Richman: Only Frozen Sky Anyway

Jonathan Richman's album Only Frozen Sky Anyway reflects on mortality and the inevitability of death, tying together themes of loss and transition.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Dying Poet Who Knew How to Live

Facing terminal illness led Andrea Gibson to embrace joy and the fleeting nature of life.
#climate-change
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Lamentations

Harold's unexpected fieldwork led to his demise, reflecting a poignant complexity in his character.
fromwww.today.com
1 month ago

Michelle Obama Emotionally Shares Impact of 3 Words from Her Dying Mother

She leaned over to me and said, 'Wow, this went fast.'
Women
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The silent killer': what you need to know about heatwaves

Heatwaves are increasing in severity and lead to significant health risks and mortality, especially among vulnerable populations.
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Having a Disrupted Body Clock Increases Your Risk of Early Death

Circadian Syndrome, a cluster of metabolic, emotional, and sleep-related problems from disrupted internal clocks, significantly increases the risk of early death among older adults.
Alternative medicine
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Avoid All Butter Brands Except These 8 Top Ranked Choices

Substituting butter with plant-based oils can significantly cut mortality rates.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dance with Tom Hiddleston through 'The Life of Chuck'

In The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan crafts a poignant narrative, presenting an exploration of mortality that is not cold and detached but instead compellingly uplifting.
Arts
#wes-anderson
fromInsideHook
1 month ago
Film

Every Wes Anderson Movie Is About the Same Thing. Why Are Some Better Than Others?

Wes Anderson's films recurrently explore bad dads and mortality, emphasizing flawed relationships and redemption in a visually stunning style.
fromVulture
2 months ago
Film

Wes Anderson Explains the Darkness at the Heart of His Films

Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' blends comedy with existential themes, exploring mortality and self-realization through surreal experiences.
The film features a protagonist's confrontations with death affecting his worldview.
Film
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Every Wes Anderson Movie Is About the Same Thing. Why Are Some Better Than Others?

Wes Anderson's films recurrently explore bad dads and mortality, emphasizing flawed relationships and redemption in a visually stunning style.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Wes Anderson Explains the Darkness at the Heart of His Films

Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' blends comedy with existential themes, exploring mortality and self-realization through surreal experiences.
The film features a protagonist's confrontations with death affecting his worldview.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Taming Death to Enjoy Life

Denial of death ultimately harms us.
Satisfaction in life reduces the shock of mortality.
Reflecting on life's purpose can lessen our fear of death.
fromInverse
2 months ago

Hulu Just Quietly Added The Most Experimental Ghost Thriller Of The Year

Ghosts in cinema have evolved to reflect society's changing perceptions of mortality, trauma, and horror.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Do you have a family?': midlife with no kids, ageing parents and no crisis

The article explores the complex emotions surrounding the tradition of exhuming family members' remains in a modern context.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The dancing monk: Why mature people don't chase total control

Human beings struggle with accepting their mortality and limits while desiring control over their lives.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Three responses to grief in the philosophy of Kierkegaard, Heidegger, and Camus

Experiencing profound loss transforms our understanding of life, offering insights that transcend intellectual knowledge.
Health
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Major study identifies common sleep habit linked to an early death

Long naps may indicate health risks and are linked to early death.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The power secret: simple, everyday moves you need for a healthier and happier life

Power is a crucial physical attribute that is a stronger predictor of mortality than strength.
fromPage Six
2 months ago

Beloved 'Harry Potter' actress reveals she doesn't have much longer to live: 'I'm just not strong enough'

Miriam Margolyes reflects on her declining health and the inevitability of death while expressing her desire to continue performing.
fromDecider
2 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life' on Netflix, where the comedian reflects on being a father, a son, and meeting Pope Francis

Mike Birbiglia's new special intertwines comedy with deep personal themes, addressing fatherhood, mortality, and existential questions.
#final-destination
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Paying attention to when we kept on living

Celebrating lives saved by preventative measures, not just counting deaths.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Broadway gets morbid: Grappling with death in surprising ways | amNewYork

This year's Broadway shows tap into a collective cultural sense that the end of something is near, confronting mortality through humor and dark themes.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Indiana man who died in plane crash wrote own comedic obit: 'I am completely dead now'

"Hello. I am Gary. I am completely dead now. I am surprised that it took this long to happen."
Writing
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Hideo Kojima Reveals He Has A 'USB Stick Of Game Ideas' For His Studio To Use After He Dies

Hideo Kojima is planning for the future of Kojima Productions after his passing by sharing his ideas with his assistant.
Data science
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Likelihood of dying on your birthday

The birthday effect suggests increased mortality risk near one's birthday, shedding light on emotional influences on health.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Not a single person shied away': how a year chronicling end-of-life stories changed one photographer

Kingma's collaboration on The Power of Choice allowed him to confront his fear of death and provided a unique insight into the lives of those who chose assisted dying.
Photography
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Michael Bolton reveals he has brain cancer glioblastoma and is facing 'a reality of mortality'

Michael Bolton's experience with glioblastoma makes him appreciate life more, motivating him to fight against his diagnosis while cherishing time with family.
Cancer
#rpg
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Ending Is Meaningfully Messy

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 uniquely combines emotional storytelling with unexpected twists, offering a profound exploration of mortality and sacrifice.
fromPolygon
3 months ago

David Cronenberg's movie conspiracies never lead anywhere - and that's the point

Karsh, a funerary-tech entrepreneur, grapples with bizarre discoveries in his wife’s grave, raising unsettling questions about technology, mortality, and unseen conspiracies.
Film
SF food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death

Ultra-processed foods may increase early death risk; UK and US are particularly affected, with 14% of premature deaths linked to these foods.
fromDecider
3 months ago

'Dying for Sex' Episode 7 recap: The harder they come

Dust motes float in the golden light of dawn. Molly lies in a hospital bed in the arms of her neighbor, who after a long night of passion and deliberate denial has finally brought her to orgasm, her first time with another person.
Relationships
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