Bottom Line Health

Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.

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Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Eye Health

Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Jeffrey Anshel, OD | July 26, 2024

Nearly 20 million older Americans are losing their eyesight due to macular degeneration. Understanding this condition and its causes can…

How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation
Diseases & Conditions

How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation

William W. Li, MD | July 25, 2024

Inflammation is a crucial component of our health. It springs into action when needed to fight off foreign invaders such…

Alert: New Mammography Screening Guidelines
Breast Cancer

Alert: New Mammography Screening Guidelines

Lucy B. Spalluto, MD, MPH | July 25, 2024

Earlier this year, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent, national volunteer group of experts in disease prevention…

How Long Does the Flu Last? Symptoms and Recovery
Diseases & Conditions

How Long Does the Flu Last? Symptoms and Recovery

William Schaffner, MD | July 18, 2024

Time to brush up on your flu facts, from flu symptoms to how long the flu lasts, says Bottom Line’s…

What Does Heartburn Feel Like? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Digestive

What Does Heartburn Feel Like? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Brijen J. Shah, MD | July 15, 2024

It goes by many names—heartburn, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and agita—but whatever you call it, it’s just no…

10 High Protein Foods to Keep in Your Diet
Food

10 High Protein Foods to Keep in Your Diet

Lisa Young, PhD, RDN | July 2, 2024

With so much “diet” talk revolving around fat and carb intake, protein can get lost in the shuffle. But there…

Use Scent to Improve Your Mood
Wellness

Use Scent to Improve Your Mood

Rachel Herz, PhD | July 1, 2024

Scent has a direct connection to our emotions because odor, emotion and memory all are processed in the brain’s limbic…

Cervical Cancer Affects Older Women, Too
Cancer

Cervical Cancer Affects Older Women, Too

Sarah Feldman, MD, MPH | July 1, 2024

Women in their mid-60s and older often stop having cervical cancer screenings. That’s because most major medical organizations advise women…

What Your Eye Exam Can Reveal About Your Health
Diseases & Conditions

What Your Eye Exam Can Reveal About Your Health

Britney Caruso, OD | July 1, 2024

A visit to your eye doctor can go far beyond just improving your vision. Using specialized instruments, eye doctors can…

Is Your Loved One’s ­Depression Getting Worse?
Mental Health

Is Your Loved One’s ­Depression Getting Worse?

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | July 1, 2024

You’ve done your best to help your partner manage her ­ongoing severe depression—encouraging her to enjoy activities…supporting her treatment…taking her…

A Gentler Way to Start Your Day
Sleep

A Gentler Way to Start Your Day

David Neubauer, MD | July 1, 2024

Sunrise alarm clocks,” also known as “dawn simulators,” emit slow-building light that mimics the rising sun. Not only is this…

Why Does My Ear Hurt?
Diseases & Conditions

Why Does My Ear Hurt?

Gayle Woodson, MD | July 1, 2024

When you have an earache, you may assume that you have an ear infection. But while middle ear infections are…

Make Sure Your Tap Water Is Safe
Diseases & Conditions

Make Sure Your Tap Water Is Safe

Erik Modio | July 1, 2024

You know you should be drinking lots of water, and you know about the environmental evils of bottled water. But…

How to Succeed at Quitting 
Sugar
Diseases & Conditions

How to Succeed at Quitting 
Sugar

July 1, 2024

Our parents warned us that eating sugary foods would rot our teeth. It turns out that dental problems are just…

Remembering Better
Memory

Remembering Better

Charan ­Ranganath, PhD | July 1, 2024

Do you frequently forget where you left your keys but can recall with crystal clarity the days leading up to…