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Gary M. Stern

Gary M. Stern is a New York-based freelance writer who has written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune.com, CNN/Money and Reuters.  He collaborated on Minority Rules: Turn Your Ethnicity into a Competitive Edge (Harper Collins), a how-to guide for minorities and women to climb the corporate ladder.

An only child caregiving for her mother. Next Avenue, only child, caregiver

Caregiving When You're an Only Child

Without siblings, many decisions about caring for a parent may fall to you
November 16, 2022
A man sitting alone in his dining room. Next Avenue, will, trusts, family dynamics

Where There’s a Will, There Can Be a War

How to forestall ill feelings — or worse — if you opt to distribute your estate unevenly among your heirs
October 13, 2022
A group of older friends meeting at a coffee shop for a coffee group. Next Avenue, making friends in retirement, older adults making friends

More Than Just Caffeine: The Benefits of a Coffee Group

A cup of coffee comes with camaraderie and companionship, and can keep loneliness at bay
May 27, 2022
An older adult taking medication as a part of a clinical trial. Next Avenue, patient experience clinical trials

My Experience on a Clinical Research Trial

Do multivitamins and cocoa extract reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer? As a participant, I was eager to learn more about the results of this trial.
April 28, 2022
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Remembering My Days as An Idealistic High School Teacher

Catching up with some of my students has been gratifying, and shown me that my efforts paid off
November 3, 2021
A grandchild kissing her grandmother on the cheek. Next Avenue, living in the moment

Are You Living in the Moment?

Realize the future is unknown, and take time to notice everything happening around you right now
August 13, 2021
A group of male friends talking to each other. Next Avenue, conversations, friendship, health

How to Keep Health Conversations From Becoming the Only Conversations

While finding support by sharing with friends can be therapeutic, here's how to avoid too much negativity
July 7, 2021
Man wearing glasses and hat looks off into the distance, death, aging, Next Avenue

How Our Attitude About Death Affects The Way We Age

Should we confront it, avoid it or something in between?
February 25, 2021
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The Long-Term Realities of Being Childless

Many live a fulfilling life without regret and value connections with family and friends
December 9, 2020
Health

How to Take Charge of Your Health Before Something Bad Happens

A cardiologist and psychologist offer advice to break through barriers
July 22, 2019
Long-Distance Friendships

Maintaining Long-Term Friendships After a Move

By prioritizing all forms of communication, special relationships can still thrive
April 19, 2019
Helicopter flying in the blue sky with sun

Are You a Helicopter Child to Your Parents?

Navigating the fine line between knowing when to help and overstepping
September 10, 2018
Marriages

Why Do Many Marriages Dissolve After Two Decades?

The reality of the 20-year itch and how couples can face the challenge
May 2, 2018
Friendships

Why Do So Many Friendships End?

How to take steps to preserve friendships or know when to let go
March 29, 2018
Siblings

When Siblings Become Estranged

Is ending a relationship with your brother or sister ever the right thing to do?
February 15, 2018
A younger daughter holding father's hand. Grief, friend, Next Avenue

Life Without Your Best Friend

How to grieve and minimize the feeling of loss
January 5, 2018
John Lyman

Reinvention by Pursuing a Passion: 2 Success Stories

How these two did it and advice on how you might, too
December 4, 2017
west palm beach

The Surprising Hot Spot for Entrepreneurs: West Palm Beach

Self-employment is booming in a metropolitan area better known as a retirement mecca
July 16, 2012
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