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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Can Coffee Prevent Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer

Can Coffee Prevent Breast Cancer?

Donald Northfelt, MD | July 22, 2015

Great health news about coffee is no longer a jolt to the system. So we weren’t surprised to read a…

Guide to 14 Ways to Stronger Muscles—and a Longer Life!
Exercise & Fitness

Guide to 14 Ways to Stronger Muscles—and a Longer Life!

July 22, 2015

If you get aerobic exercise, good for you! But don’t neglect strength training. Keeping your muscles in good shape is…

The Amazing Gin-Soaked Raisin Remedy for Arthritis

The Amazing Gin-Soaked Raisin Remedy for Arthritis

July 20, 2015

We demonstrated this remedy on national television, and the feedback has been incredible. One woman wrote to tell us that…

Best Ways to Store Bacon

Best Ways to Store Bacon

July 17, 2015

Most people just toss that prepackaged pound of bacon into the refrigerator without giving it another thought. Here’s what to…

Get in to See Your Busy Doctor

Get in to See Your Busy Doctor

Charles B. Inlander | July 17, 2015

Not too long ago, I was concerned about what I thought was a suspicious lesion on my back, so I…

Got Knee Pain?

Got Knee Pain?

Jordan Metzl, MD | July 17, 2015

How to choose the right treatment… Why live with a bum knee when you can have less pain and more…

What’s Really Causing Your Gas and Bloating?
Digestive

What’s Really Causing Your Gas and Bloating?

Douglas A. Drossman, MD | July 17, 2015

7 hidden triggers of GI distress… Ugh! Here comes another gas attack. Or maybe it’s bloating that’s got you feeling…

Got AFib? When to Say No to Blood Thinners

Got AFib? When to Say No to Blood Thinners

July 16, 2015

If your doctor has prescribed anticoagulants (blood thinners) to you because you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), he or she may…

Stop Kidding Yourself About Sunscreen
Skin Cancer

Stop Kidding Yourself About Sunscreen

Barney Kenet, MD | July 15, 2015

What you need to know now… It used to be that summer didn’t officially begin until that first sunburn. What’s…

You Can Break the Sugar Habit
Nutrition

You Can Break the Sugar Habit

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | July 15, 2015

Here’s a gentle—but effective—way to cut back… People may joke about having a “sweet tooth,” but it’s really no laughing…

An Irregular Heartbeat Can Cause a Stroke
Heart

An Irregular Heartbeat Can Cause a Stroke

Hugh Calkins, MD | July 15, 2015

Try these new approaches to protect yourself against atrial fibrillation… If you have a type of irregular heartbeat known as…

Best of Integrative Cancer Care

Best of Integrative Cancer Care

Dwight McKee, MD | July 15, 2015

Improve your outcome with the latest approaches… Cancer is a complex disease—elusive and difficult to control, let alone cure. To…

Do You Have This Silent Thyroid Condition? Your Bones May Be at Risk for Fractures

Do You Have This Silent Thyroid Condition? Your Bones May Be at Risk for Fractures

July 15, 2015

When your body produces too-high levels of thyroid hormones, it’s called hyperthyroidism. You might feel irritable, find it hard to…

A Cook’s Favorite Simple Salad Dressings

A Cook’s Favorite Simple Salad Dressings

Linda Gassenheimer | July 14, 2015

It’s easy to make your own salad dressings. And they’re tastier and often cheaper than many store-bought dressings… French Vinaigrette…

Medications That Hurt Your Eyes
Eye Health

Medications That Hurt Your Eyes

Jeffrey R. Anshel, OD | July 14, 2015

They can cause dryness, blurred vision, even cataracts Are your eyes dry or sensitive to light? Do you have blurred…