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When we lose a connection to someone, the brain changes as we grieve.
Why it matters: Grief is an intense emotional experience. Some researchers say a better understanding of the biological effects of loss on the brain could be used to help ease the pain and yearning experienced in grieving.
"We don’t want to get rid of grieving experiences but maybe people don’t need to have profound detrimental effects on their health," says Zoe Donaldson, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Grief often extends beyond our emotions to our thoughts, behaviors and body. It may increase the risk of a heart attack just after a loved one dies and has been linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer and other chronic diseases. Parents who lose a child before reaching mid-life may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
Why it matters: Grief is an intense emotional experience. Some researchers say a better understanding of the biological effects of loss on the brain could be used to help ease the pain and yearning experienced in grieving.
"We don’t want to get rid of grieving experiences but maybe people don’t need to have profound detrimental effects on their health," says Zoe Donaldson, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Grief often extends beyond our emotions to our thoughts, behaviors and body. It may increase the risk of a heart attack just after a loved one dies and has been linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer and other chronic diseases. Parents who lose a child before reaching mid-life may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown Everyone has different levels of grief depending on their feelings of those they have lost. Some deal with loss better than others. Seeing a mental health professional would be a start for someone who is having a difficult time dealing with it.
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I was fortunate to work Elizabeth Kubler Ross, famous for her book 5 stages of grief, there is nothing to prepare you for an unexpected loss. A smart thing to do would be update your will and POA and let your wishes regarding organ donation and life support be known to your family or significant other. The more you love, the harder you grief.
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