California residents Justin Wilhite and Paul Cantelli relive their horrifying experiences fighting COVID-19 while Kim Duran talks about the pressures of having two family members with the virus at the same time. All three have one message to share—wash your hands, wear a mask, and practice physical distancing. Watch this…

The newest tagline on the television news is “[fill in the blank] is going to look different this year…” Well, guess what: Everything looks different this year, thanks to the pandemic. In the fall issue of DCA’s Consumer Connection magazine, the writers take a look at what’s become different in…

Regular checkups and early treatment are key He brings weather, news, and smiles to the more than 3.5 million Americans who wake up with NBC’s TODAY Show every morning. But popular TODAY co-host Al Roker brought a very serious message to his audience earlier this month when he publicly revealed…

Contact a licensed N.D. for insights on nature-based care A new study is shining a light on the chili pepper and its apparent role in lower mortality rates. As presented before the American Heart Association earlier this month, study researchers reviewed 4,729 studies from five leading global health databases featuring…

DCA licensees help keep Californians healthy Access to adequate toilet facilities, clean water, and sanitation is no laughing matter. According to the United Nations (U.N.): 2 billion people live without safely managed sanitation—more than half the global population. 673 million people still practice open defecation worldwide. Inadequate sanitation is estimated…

Licensed professionals and helpful resources can help you quit The problem is real: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Smoking accounts for more than 480,000 deaths annually, or about 20%, per…

New research is the first of its kind to draw a direct link between people living near green spaces and those individuals having lower smoking rates. A joint study by University of Plymouth, University of Exeter, and University of Vienna researchers used data gathered through the annual Health Survey for…

Learn more and contact a licensed professional for assistance They’ve got their own TV shows, websites, and Instagram accounts: Tiny homes have reached celebrity status. Find out what they are, what’s involved, and if one might be right for you. SEVEN BIG BENEFITS TO GOING SMALL What exactly is a…

Find out about their many benefits and contact licensed professionals for assistance They provide shade, shelter, and beauty: Trees enhance our lives and communities in so many ways that it’s difficult to calculate their true value for ourselves and our world. However, there’s a way you can find out how…

Know the basics and call a licensed professional for plumbing help With holiday-season cooking and baking about to get underway—and with even more people preparing meals at home as part of “coronacoping”—it’s a good time to remember what not to put down your kitchen (or any other) sink. According to…