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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The Big Olive Oil Hoax
Food

The Big Olive Oil Hoax

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | December 8, 2015

Olive oil has long been among the top go-to items for a heart-healthy diet. But you need to be smart…

You Can Cure Hepatitis C…the Trick Is Paying for It

You Can Cure Hepatitis C…the Trick Is Paying for It

Paul J. Thuluvath, MD | December 8, 2015

How to get the best treatment—without going broke… Think that you’d never be affected by hepatitis C? That could be…

The Wall Workout

The Wall Workout

Joel Harper | December 8, 2015

5 exercises to improve your strength, balance, flexibility and posture… Forget crowded gyms, clunky dumbbells and fancy exercise machines. If…

To Prevent Diabetes, Say Hello to Your Kitchen

To Prevent Diabetes, Say Hello to Your Kitchen

December 8, 2015

The path to diabetes prevention may lead to your stove, your oven and your pantry. When researchers from Harvard’s T.H.…

The Surprising Truth About Bright Light Therapy, SAD and Depression
Depression

The Surprising Truth About Bright Light Therapy, SAD and Depression

Ry Crist | December 8, 2015

Bright light therapy—the use of special fluorescent bulbs that are many times brighter than standard illumination—brings some of the power…

Garlic Between Your Toes Cures Colds

Garlic Between Your Toes Cures Colds

December 8, 2015

You know that garlic is good for a cold, but you don’t like the idea of eating it raw. Here’s…

How Much Sex Makes Couples the Happiest?

How Much Sex Makes Couples the Happiest?

December 7, 2015

Sex and happiness go together like a horse and carriage. But how often do you need to ride to be…

Guide to Easy Ways to Relieve Stress
Stress

Guide to Easy Ways to Relieve Stress

December 7, 2015

When you’re really stressed out, knowing that it’s bad for your health just adds to the anxiety—and telling yourself to…

New Constipation Cure
Digestive

New Constipation Cure

Ryan Abbott, MD | December 2, 2015

Applying self-pressure to the perineum (area between the anus and genitals) significantly reduced constipation for 72% of adults in a…

What the Dietary Guidelines Get Wrong About Fat
Nutrition

What the Dietary Guidelines Get Wrong About Fat

Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH | December 2, 2015

In a stunning reversal of nearly four decades of nutrition policy, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) call for…

False-Positive Mammograms Mean More Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer

False-Positive Mammograms Mean More Breast Cancer Risk

December 2, 2015

Half of all women who get mammograms regularly will have a “false positive” within 10 years—a “suspicious” finding that turns…

Ease Back Tension in Two Minutes
Wellness

Ease Back Tension in Two Minutes

Jill Miller | December 2, 2015

Do you store tension in your back and sides? Chances are, you’re not breathing as deeply and naturally as you…

This Dangerous Moment Leads to Painkiller Addiction

This Dangerous Moment Leads to Painkiller Addiction

December 2, 2015

There’s a painkiller addiction epidemic—and almost anyone is vulnerable. You are vulnerable. Don’t believe it? Prescription painkillers—which don’t work very…

Prevent Carpal Tunnel in 5 Minutes

Prevent Carpal Tunnel in 5 Minutes

December 2, 2015

Some people are always on the computer. Constant keyboard tapping can really do a number on your wrist tendons, resulting…

How to Beat Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer

How to Beat Breast Cancer

Elisa Port, MD | December 2, 2015

Despite Good News, Misunderstandings Abound One-third of all new cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancers. The American Cancer Society…