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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Reduce Nighttime Trips to the Bathroom by Cutting Back on Salt
Sleep

Reduce Nighttime Trips to the Bathroom by Cutting Back on Salt

Matsuo Tomohiro, MD | April 24, 2016

Cut back on salt in your diet if nighttime bathroom trips bother you. Nighttime urination, known as nocturia, is a…

A “Breakthrough” Drug? Don’t Believe It!

A “Breakthrough” Drug? Don’t Believe It!

April 21, 2016

When you read a news story that touts some new drug or surgical technique as a “breakthrough,” do you really…

Go Green, Live Long
Wellness

Go Green, Live Long

April 21, 2016

The greenery that surrounds your home is more than eye candy. It also protects your lungs, helps ward off depression,…

Restore Your Pelvic Floor: Real Help for Incontinence, Pelvic Pain and More

Restore Your Pelvic Floor: Real Help for Incontinence, Pelvic Pain and More

Lesli Lo, DPT | April 20, 2016

If you’re a woman who pees when you laugh or cough or sometimes feels overcome with a sudden nearly uncontrollable…

Cool Trick for Smoother Coffee

Cool Trick for Smoother Coffee

April 19, 2016

Everyone we know is addicted to coffee. We were never big fans…too acidic! Then we discovered a way to make…

Foods That Fight Cavities

Foods That Fight Cavities

Jennie J. Kramer, MSW, LCSW | April 19, 2016

We don’t mean to gross you out, but the bacteria and food particles in your mouth right now can cause…

Love Your Toothpaste!

Love Your Toothpaste!

Natalie Hastings, DMD | April 18, 2016

Update from our Expert at the bottom of the post! Which one works best for you… Are you a savvy…

Don’t Fall for These Myths About Meat Safety
Nutrition

Don’t Fall for These Myths About Meat Safety

Michael Doyle, PhD | April 18, 2016

You know that eating a rare hamburger can mean taking your life in your hands because of E. coli. You’re…

Chilly Hiccup Cure

Chilly Hiccup Cure

Krista Varady, PhD | April 18, 2016

We could never run out of hiccup remedies to share with you. If you have hiccups that won’t quit, get…

Beat Body Odors Naturally 

Beat Body Odors Naturally 

Jamison Starbuck, ND | April 18, 2016

“Stinky feet” can be cute in a toddler, but for most of us, smelly body parts are something we’d rather…

Sleep in Retirement Out of Whack…
Sleep

Sleep in Retirement Out of Whack…

Michael J. Breus, PhD | April 12, 2016

“Ever since my husband retired six months ago, he’s been staying up all night and sleeping all day. Should I…

Smart Ways to Go Online for a Second Opinion

Smart Ways to Go Online for a Second Opinion

Trisha Torrey | April 12, 2016

More patients are using these services, but there can be traps… For many of us, second opinions have become an…

Make Your Own Spice Blends: Smoky, Earthy, Sweet…and Healthy

Make Your Own Spice Blends: Smoky, Earthy, Sweet…and Healthy

Debby Maugans | April 12, 2016

Making spice blends at home can transform your meals—in minutes. There’s magic when you blend aromatic spices together—cumin, coriander, ginger,…

Can the Love Hormone Help You Lose Weight?

Can the Love Hormone Help You Lose Weight?

Paul J. Zak, PhD | April 11, 2016

Wouldn’t it be lovely if a nasal spray with a naturally occurring feel-good hormone could keep you from eating carbs…

What Your Mammogram Reveals About Your Heart
Women's Health

What Your Mammogram Reveals About Your Heart

April 11, 2016

Digital mammograms detect more than breast cancer—they also may identify early signs of heart disease. The digital machines, which now…