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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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Are You — or Someone You Love — an Introvert?
People who have outgoing, life-of-the-party, extrovert personalities tend to be envied and extoled, while people who have an introvert personality might be overlooked or even...
What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic?
Reaching or nearing your goal weight is a banner day. But if you were taking a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1) medication to help with...
Why is My Ear Ringing all of a Sudden?
Tinnitus—a persistent buzzing, hissing, whooshing or ringing sound in the ears—is a cause of considerable frustration for around 15% of the US population. For some...
DHEA Supplements: Benefits, Risks, and What You Should Know
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is having a moment. Once considered a fringe product, this hormone supplement has become a multibillion-dollar industry, thanks to claims that it can...
Saw Palmetto: Unlikely to Help, Unlikely to Harm
Bothered by symptoms associated with benign prostate enlargement (BPH), many men seek relief by turning to over-the-counter supplements like saw palmetto extract, what they consider...
Different Types of Memory and How to Strengthen Them
Memory is a complex system by which you learn, store and recall information. You employ several different types of memory, each responsible for handling different...
The New Flu Strain: Shield Yourself from Severe Sickness
Each fall and winter brings a new flu season and with it new iterations of the influenza virus. This year, a new flu strain is...
The Unexpected Health Benefits of Walking
In the many years that I have practiced as a family doctor, I have prescribed countless medications and treatments. Yet one of the most powerful...
Chronic Inflammation
It may surprise you to know that inflammation is necessary and essential. It’s a healthy, crucial immune response to an attack to your body. Without...
How to Improve Kidney Function
Kidneys rank high among crucial organs that don’t get the attention they deserve. To find out how to right that ship, Bottom Line Health turned...
Are Medjool Dates Good for You?
Often referred to as “the fruit of kings,” Medjool dates are native to Morocco and harvested from the date palm tree. Unlike other date varieties,...
