AMAC - The Conservative Alternative to AARP

from Newsmax – by Nick Tate – Has your doctor ever recommended a test, treatment or procedure that made you wonder: Do I really need this? A coalition of physician groups and Consumer Reports magazine has listed five examples of when you should...
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From Harvard Health Blog- Osteoarthritis , the most common type of arthritis, affects 27 million Americans. Many people believe it’s a crippling and inevitable part of growing old. But things are changing. Treatments are better, and plenty of people age...
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from Readers Digest – by Liz Vaccarriello - I’ve always believed that eating a solid, nutritious breakfast is one of the most important things you can do for your body. Thanks to new research from the University of Missouri-Columbia, I’m...
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The Healthiest Foods On Earth – by Jonny Bowden – What is the best diet for human beings? Vegetarian? Vegan? High-protein? Low-fat? Dairy-Free? Hold on to your shopping carts: There is no perfect diet for human beings. At least not one that’s...
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For people who suffer from migraines, certain foods, strong perfumes, flickering lights, weather changes and other environmental factors can set off an attack. But not everyone has the same triggers, and not every time—and that makes the migraine trigger a...
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by Pam Smith - There are numerous often-ignored foods that fit the bill for healthier eating. Adding the following five foods to your grocery cart can help in your quest for a healthier you:  bulgur, chickpeas, kale, spaghetti squash and sunflower seeds....
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Your hands perform countless small and large tasks each day — from pouring coffee, brushing teeth, and buttoning shirts to raking leaves or kneading bread. But aching hands can transform the simplest task into a painful ordeal. Hands can hurt for a variety...
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Can simply socializing with friends and family protect your brain and your memory as you age? Research has shown that people who have a small or nonexistent social circle or who are generally less engaged with other people are at greater risk of developing...
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Whenever the glucose (sugar) level in one’s blood rises high temporarily, this condition is known as hyperglycemia. The opposite condition, low blood sugar, is called hypoglycemia. Glucose comes from most foods, and the body uses other chemicals to...
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Doctors have known for years that a woman’s risk of developing heart disease rises after menopause, but they weren’t exactly sure why. It wasn’t clear whether the increased risk is due to the hormonal changes associated with menopause, to...
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