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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Stuffy Nose? Press Here

Stuffy Nose? Press Here

March 17, 2016

Do your sinuses act up at the worst times? Here’s what to do… Vigorously massage the back of your three…

The Best Walking Speed for Your Heart

The Best Walking Speed for Your Heart

March 16, 2016

Like to walk? Try picking up the pace—just a little. Your heart will thank you. In an analysis of 40,000…

How to Find Your Food Triggers
Nutrition

How to Find Your Food Triggers

Maggie Moon, MS, RDN | March 16, 2016

Food is medicine. But it can also be poison. It depends on the food—and the person. For some people, with…

Save a Loved One from Suicide
Mental Health

Save a Loved One from Suicide

Thomas Joiner, PhD | March 16, 2016

Widespread myths can prevent you from knowing who’s at risk… The instinct to live is hardwired in us. That’s why…

Fatigue: The Cortisol Connection

Fatigue: The Cortisol Connection

Jamison Starbuck, ND | March 16, 2016

If you feel wiped out all the time, you’ve probably tried all the obvious solutions—such as getting more sleep and…

Is Your Doctor Choosing the Right Care for You?

Is Your Doctor Choosing the Right Care for You?

Harold Sox, MD | March 16, 2016

Here are the very best approaches for diabetes, kidney stones, spinal stenosis and more… If you’ve got symptoms that might…

New Life for a Damaged Heart
Heart

New Life for a Damaged Heart

Joel K. Kahn, MD | March 16, 2016

Stem cells may be the key… Even though medical advances have made it possible for people who suffer from heart…

Awesome Avocados: New Ways to Enjoy This Tasty Superfood

Awesome Avocados: New Ways to Enjoy This Tasty Superfood

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | March 16, 2016

With their silky texture, great flavor and numerous nutrients, you gotta love avocados! Technically a fruit, avocados are a potassium…

Drug-Free Cure for Underactive Thyroid

Drug-Free Cure for Underactive Thyroid

Pamela ­Wartian Smith, MD, MPH, MS | March 16, 2016

You Might Not Need Hormone Replacement Do you feel tired or cold much of the time? Are you anxious, irritable,…

Spicy Way to Boost Confidence
Anxiety

Spicy Way to Boost Confidence

March 14, 2016

Are you about to embark on a nerve-racking situation? It could be a job interview, a stage performance, a public…

Bottom Line Guide to Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

Bottom Line Guide to Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

March 14, 2016

Besides limiting sugary foods, brushing, flossing and regular visits to your dentist, there are many other ways to improve your…

Cake-Decorating Trick

Cake-Decorating Trick

March 11, 2016

If you do your own cake and cookie decorating, you’ll save a lot of money and feature your special personal…

How Money Can Get You to Exercise
Exercise & Fitness

How Money Can Get You to Exercise

March 10, 2016

When you're not feeling motivated to drag yourself to the gym or out for a run, a brisk walk or…

Try Some Cricket Flour In Your Cookies. Or Not.
Nutrition

Try Some Cricket Flour In Your Cookies. Or Not.

Mary Hartley, RD, MPH | March 10, 2016

America has found its gateway bug—cricket flour. Yes, innovative food startups have figured out how to turn edible insects into…

7 Little Ways to Keep Your Blood Pressure Low All Day Long

7 Little Ways to Keep Your Blood Pressure Low All Day Long

Samuel J. Mann, MD | March 10, 2016

Whether your blood pressure is normal, borderline or high, you probably think of it as a Big Number. If it’s…