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We're Living Longer and Longer -- But Is That Always a Good Thing?

Joseph Nowinski, Psychotherapy Networker. August 1, 2011.

Thanks to advances in medical technology, the story of death and dying is often far different than it was even 20 years ago. But in some cases, are we prolonging suffering?

Green to the Grave: Eco-Friendly Burials Catching On

Frank Nelson, Miller-McCune.com. May 21, 2009.

The numbers are still small but backers of green burials see their way of death as the wave of the future.

Why Some Hospitals Are Allowing Unnecessary Suffering

Maggie Mahar -- BAD, DON'T USE, Health Beat. May 17, 2008.

Easing pain is arguably as important as saving a life. But far too many U.S. physicians focus only on the latter.