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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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…

What to Do When the “Little Pink Pill” Won’t Light Your Fire…

What to Do When the “Little Pink Pill” Won’t Light Your Fire…

March 9, 2016

Is complete abstinence from alcohol…blood pressure so low you pass out…and fighting sleep all day really worth better sex only…

These Unhealthy Habit Combos Can Be Deadly
Wellness

These Unhealthy Habit Combos Can Be Deadly

March 9, 2016

Here’s good news for those of us whose health habits aren’t perfect. Just one bad habit isn’t likely to send…

No More Hot Flashes!…and No Hormones Needed
Wellness

No More Hot Flashes!…and No Hormones Needed

JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD | March 9, 2016

Imagine trying to function in the world when, at any moment, you can be randomly dropped into a self-generating sauna.…

Surprising Drug Side Effects

Surprising Drug Side Effects

Robert Steven Gold, RPh | March 9, 2016

Hearing loss, a chronic cough, confusion and more can all be due to your medication… We all know that drugs…

New Dangers to Your Kidneys—Virtually Everyone Is at Risk…

New Dangers to Your Kidneys—Virtually Everyone Is at Risk…

Orlando Gutiérrez, MD | March 9, 2016

Your kidneys are two of your body’s best friends. Besides filtering and cleaning your blood, they also regulate fluids, acidity…

No More Foot and Leg Pain

No More Foot and Leg Pain

Patrick O. McKeon, PhD | March 8, 2016

This unconventional approach really works… Just about every workout these days includes “core” exercises that strengthen muscles in the abdomen…

Boozy Shrimp Flavor Fix

Boozy Shrimp Flavor Fix

March 7, 2016

Shrimp is one of our easiest, favorite meals to prepare, but sometimes it’s hard to get them tasting fresh and…

Sounding “Old” Is Not About Age
Aging

Sounding “Old” Is Not About Age

March 7, 2016

If you read Little Red Riding Hood aloud to a child, you probably make Grandma’s voice weak and quavering to…

Shake It Up, Baby: How to Vibrate Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure

Shake It Up, Baby: How to Vibrate Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure

March 7, 2016

“Jiggle” machines to lose weight—those belts that vibrate around your middle while you just stand there—go back to the 19th…

Good Tea, Bad Tea—What You Need to Know
Nutrition

Good Tea, Bad Tea—What You Need to Know

March 7, 2016

Tea is second only to water as the world’s most popular drink. In fact, it’s such a common commodity that…