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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These Four Common Drugs Can Sabotage Your Health. Here’s What to Do

These Four Common Drugs Can Sabotage Your Health. Here’s What to Do

Spencer Nadolsky, DO | February 5, 2016

Your medications may be interfering with what has been shown, time and again, to be the best medicine for most…

Senior Risk: Freezing in a Heated House
Aging

Senior Risk: Freezing in a Heated House

Luke Hermann, MD | February 3, 2016

You know that hypothermia is a risk when you're outdoors and not adequately prepared for cold temperatures. But it's also…

6 Libido Busters for Women—Solved!

6 Libido Busters for Women—Solved!

Marsha Lucas, PhD | February 3, 2016

Ladies, what's holding your libido back? Let’s fix that. If sex has lost its thrill, if it feels more like…

Is It Time for a New Hospital?

Is It Time for a New Hospital?

Charles B. Inlander | February 3, 2016

Until recently, if you were hospitalized, odds are you would end up in a room with other patients. When you…

What’s Causing Your Tongue Problems?
Wellness

What’s Causing Your Tongue Problems?

Jordan S. Josephson, MD | February 3, 2016

An unusual color, sores or a burning sensation could all be danger signs… It’s easy to assume that if your…

How Safe Are Antidepressants?
Depression

How Safe Are Antidepressants?

Erick Turner, MD | February 3, 2016

An important recent analysis raises some serious questions… In 2001, a major study funded by the manufacturer of the antidepressant…

Here’s How to Finally Relieve Your Back Pain

Here’s How to Finally Relieve Your Back Pain

Jack Stern, MD, PhD | February 3, 2016

And chances are, you don’t need surgery! Back pain might not be as inevitable as death and taxes, but it…

Best Hearing Aid Bargains

Best Hearing Aid Bargains

Jim Miller | February 3, 2016

Hearing aids have become very expensive. But you can reduce or even eliminate the cost… Hearing aid bargains: Most Costco…

Press Here to Fix a Sore Shoulder
Pain

Press Here to Fix a Sore Shoulder

February 2, 2016

Did you sleep at an odd angle and wake up with a stiff shoulder? Go to your toes. Here’s what…

Keep Your Cookies and Cake Fresh Longer
Food

Keep Your Cookies and Cake Fresh Longer

February 2, 2016

Cookies get stale too quickly in those manufactured wraps that are hard to reclose. Here’s what to do… Transfer your…

Scented-Candle Danger
Wellness

Scented-Candle Danger

February 1, 2016

Some scented candles can pollute your indoor air, according to an investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Many contain…

A Healthier Way to Cook Rice

A Healthier Way to Cook Rice

February 1, 2016

Have you heard about the revolutionary new way to cook rice that cuts calories by as much as 60%? It’s…

Beyond Sit-Ups: 5 Key Exercises to Strengthen Your Core
Exercise & Fitness

Beyond Sit-Ups: 5 Key Exercises to Strengthen Your Core

Jim White, RDN, ACSM EP-C | February 1, 2016

If you think sit-ups and crunches are all you need to do to keep your core toned, you're missing out.…

Quick Canker Sore Cure
Diseases & Conditions

Quick Canker Sore Cure

January 29, 2016

A canker sore is a small, painful ulcer or sore of the mucous membrane of the mouth. It’s not life…

Are Brain Games Bogus?

Are Brain Games Bogus?

Cynthia R. Green, PhD | January 28, 2016

Lumosity makes online brain games. It also made false advertising claims for years, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).…