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Remember being a kid and thinking when you grow up you would like to have a high paying job like a doctor or lawyer?  According to Medscape, this mentality has changed among practicing doctors with 49 percent of all physicians … Continue reading →

In 2010, Americans spent $2.6 billion on gluten-free products, amounting to a 30 percent increase in spending, than four years earlier. Why the spike in gluten-free products? Gluten is gluten a protein found in wheat, oats, rye, or barley. For … Continue reading →

There are many experts on health and longevity throughout the world; all with varying beliefs and viewpoints on best practices for aging, longevity and nutrition. But what are their secrets for improving health and increasing lifespan?  Let’s find out. 1. … Continue reading →

How well we age is in part already predetermined, like our genes. In fact, recent research suggests that those with family members who are centenarians are 20 times more likely to live past 100 as well.  However, longevity does not … Continue reading →

Some of us think of our tax refund as “free money” and tend to spend it wants, not needs, like vacations, new gadgets, clothing, entertainment, etc.  Putting this money toward something you have wanted for a long time, but have … Continue reading →

“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” -John Muir We are all connected to our environment as it provides us with the essentials in life: air, water, food … Continue reading →

More than 40 million women are primary caregivers for an aging loved one, many times to the man they are married to.  Since caregiving is still viewed as the wife’s expected role, most accept it as their duty and a … Continue reading →

New studies from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have found some startling health concerns for individuals who are both above and below average in height. 1.    Cancer The CDC’s study suggests taller women have an increased risk … Continue reading →

At Home Care Assistance we are big on seven Superfoods that include blueberries, dark chocolate, salmon (high in omega-3 fatty acids) green tea and more.  We are excited to share that we have discovered eight new Superfoods with cancer fighting … Continue reading →

According to a recent study by the University of California of San Francisco, reducing risk factors such as being overweight, smoking and low physical activity by 25 percent could prevent up to half a million cases of Alzheimer’s and other … Continue reading →