A new study published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies and picked up by Bloomberg News notes that those who've recently lost a loved one may develop cardiac issues such as abnormal heartbeats, heart attacks, and sudden cardiac death.  The study found that the first six months after the loss of a loved one poses the greatest cardiac risk.  After that period, the test results between the bereaved and those who've not experienced a loss show no significant difference.

Eric Deggans of the St.

Yesterday, I posted a blog concerning the fact that Haitians are having to forego funeral services for their loved ones because of the desperate situation in their country.  In a country where funeral services are enshrined and embedded as integral to their culture, this is yet another body blow to a country that has seen more than its fair share of suffering lately.