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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Natural Ways to Quiet Tremors

Natural Ways to Quiet Tremors

Monique Giroux, MD | September 16, 2015

Nondrug approaches can help without dangerous side effects… Most people think of tremors—rhythmic trembling in your hands, voice, head or…

Secrets to Getting the Best Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer

Secrets to Getting the Best Colonoscopy

Douglas K. Rex, MD | September 16, 2015

Not all procedures give the same level of protection... If you’re age 50 or older, chances are you’ve had a…

Are Your Blood Pressure Readings Fooling You?

Are Your Blood Pressure Readings Fooling You?

Samuel J. Mann, MD | September 16, 2015

You might have “masked hypertension” When your blood pressure is taken at the doctor’s office, it is good news when…

The Truth About Those Anti-Kale Rumors

The Truth About Those Anti-Kale Rumors

Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD | September 15, 2015

Oh, how Superfood Kale seems to have fallen. Once mightier than Popeye’s spinach, now it’s accused of acting more like…

Simple Fix for Back Pain

Simple Fix for Back Pain

September 15, 2015

Do you feel a familiar twinge in your lower back that signals nonstop back pain to come? Here’s what to…

Obsessive Cooks Do It Best

Obsessive Cooks Do It Best

September 15, 2015

You may rush home and dive into cooking or baking without a thought about premeasuring or prep work, but we…

3 Tips for Better Lasagna

3 Tips for Better Lasagna

September 14, 2015

Oh, will you just stop it with the diet talk and make a tray of lasagna! Whether you’re a vegetarian,…

What to Do with Your (Almost) Burnt Toast

What to Do with Your (Almost) Burnt Toast

September 14, 2015

That slice of bread you just toasted is a little too brown for your taste. Don’t throw it out! Here’s…

If Anxiety Interferes with Good Sleep, Consider L-theanine
Anxiety

If Anxiety Interferes with Good Sleep, Consider L-theanine

Andrew Rubman, ND | September 11, 2015

You climb into bed, close your eyes…and your mind revs up. You start fretting…about money…health…people…undone tasks. You just can’t relax.…

Want to Boost Short-Term Memory? Watch a Funny Video
Memory

Want to Boost Short-Term Memory? Watch a Funny Video

Gurinder Singh Bains, PhD | September 11, 2015

You forget that thing that someone told you…this morning. You misplace your keys. You walk into the kitchen to do…

Guide to Delicious Healthy Snacks
Nutrition

Guide to Delicious Healthy Snacks

September 11, 2015

Are you someone who thinks snacking is “bad”—especially if you’re health-conscious or watching your weight? You’ll be happy to hear…

Super-Duper Egg Fluff-Up

Super-Duper Egg Fluff-Up

September 9, 2015

You must have seen the popular way to scramble eggs these days…you just break them into a pan and stir…

Our Favorite Way to Save Fresh Herbs

Our Favorite Way to Save Fresh Herbs

September 9, 2015

If you grow your own herbs, or if you’ve been to the farmers’ market recently, you know that you often…

3 Delicious Recipes from America’s Premier Butcher

3 Delicious Recipes from America’s Premier Butcher

Stanley Lobel | September 9, 2015

Meat Lovers: No Need to  Pay Up for Prime Rib Meat lovers don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy…

DCIS Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know Now
Breast Cancer

DCIS Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know Now

Steven A. Narod, MD | September 9, 2015

One woman in five who learns from a mammogram that she has breast cancer will be told she has ductal…