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Posts Tagged ‘Next Avenue’

Chef Lidia Bastianich: Beyond Food

By | June 9, 2023 | 0
Chef Lidia Bastianich at work in the kitchen.

Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich reflects on the relationship between food and America, and discusses her new PBS special, “Flavors That Define Us.”

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More People Opting for End of Life Alternatives

By | May 12, 2023 | 0
A mother and two children sitting in the grass.

Ten states permit end of life via Medical Aid in Dying. Why do patients request to end their lives early, and how do medical providers make sure they mean it?

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I’m a Solo Ager and I’ve Hired a Death Doula

By | March 31, 2023 | 0
A woman walking on a beach with the sun setting behind her.

Erica Manfred, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, hired a death doula to help her navigate the complexities of dying.

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Time of Reflection: Soul Searching and Simplicity

By | January 20, 2023 | 0
Walden Pond at sunset in Concord, Massachusetts.

Voluntary simplicity is a “less is more” lifestyle focused on the values of personal growth and concern for others. It starts with some soul searching.

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The Best Places in the World to Retire Now

By | January 13, 2023 | 0
Faro District, Portugal.

Soaring U.S. inflation and a moderating pandemic in much of the world are leading more Americans to pull up stakes and retire abroad.

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