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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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).…

Homemade Pancake Syrup

Homemade Pancake Syrup

January 27, 2016

Did you run out of maple syrup? Turn any fruit (including citrus) into a tasty, fresh topping. Here’s what to…

To Quit Smoking, Skip The E-Cigs

To Quit Smoking, Skip The E-Cigs

January 27, 2016

Electronic cigarettes are widely promoted as a way to help addicted smokers quit. There’s just one problem—they don’t. They may…

Blueberries Instead of Viagra?

Blueberries Instead of Viagra?

John La Puma, MD | January 27, 2016

Men: If you like to eat blueberries, you may beat the odds on developing erectile dysfunction (ED). It also helps…

Hot Flashes Linked to Heart Disease

Hot Flashes Linked to Heart Disease

Rebecca C. Thurston, PhD | January 27, 2016

More than 70% of women experience hot flashes around the time of menopause. Not only are hot flashes bothersome (to…

7 Common Mistakes That Lead to Constipation
Digestive

7 Common Mistakes That Lead to Constipation

Anish Sheth, MD | January 27, 2016

Secrets to staying “regular”... With so much attention being focused these days on irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, diverticular disease and…

Dr. Kosik’s 6-Step Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan

Dr. Kosik’s 6-Step Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan

Kenneth S. Kosik, MD | January 27, 2016

If someone told you that there was a pill with no side effects and strong evidence showing that it helps…

Should You Be Screened for Depression?
Depression

Should You Be Screened for Depression?

January 26, 2016

If you’re an adult over age 18, the answer is emphatically yes—at least once in your life. That’s true even…

The Salmon Hoax

The Salmon Hoax

January 26, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration recently ruled that genetically engineered salmon can be sold in the US without any labels…

Way to Ripen Fruit Fast

Way to Ripen Fruit Fast

January 26, 2016

Have you noticed that supermarket fruit can be as hard as a brick? Food is picked way before it’s ready…

Green Tea Danger?
Nutrition

Green Tea Danger?

Shannon M. Clark, MD, MMS | January 22, 2016

Reader I.Popoff had a strong warning in response to Bottom Line's To Burn Fat, Pair Green Tea With Your Exercise:…

The Embarrassment Trap
Diseases & Conditions

The Embarrassment Trap

Jamison Starbuck, ND | January 21, 2016

“I’m just so embarrassed about this!” is a phrase that most doctors hear often. I always offer some reassurance, but…

When a Doctor Is Not Enough

When a Doctor Is Not Enough

Charles B. Inlander | January 21, 2016

Several years ago, a friend of mine was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after suffering from severe fatigue and aches and pain…

A Surprising Health Benefit to (a Little) Hunger
Nutrition

A Surprising Health Benefit to (a Little) Hunger

January 20, 2016

Anyone who aims for a healthy weight knows one key is to eat only when you are truly hungry. Eating…