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Press—Jan 2011

ACHIEVING A GOOD DEATH

by Alex Lickerman

The concept of a “good death” might seem like an oxymoron—how could anything about dying be good?—but you only need to watch someone die badly to recognize that dying well is not only a valid goal but also a surprisingly hard one to achieve.

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RESILIENCE CAN BE LEARNED

by Alex Lickerman

Over the last 20 years, I’ve watched thousands of patients struggle with a variety of ailments, from minor colds to life-threatening cancers.

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WELLNESS: DOES YOU DOC KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR?

by Francine Russo

Has your doctor ever given you an Rx for exercise? June Chapman got one last summer, a first for the 87-year-old retiree in San Marcos, Calif.

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