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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Pepper Shaker Secrets

Pepper Shaker Secrets

June 26, 2015

Humidity can make your pepper shaker uncooperative. Here’s what to do… To keep the holes in a ground pepper shaker from…

Should a Robot Put You Under?

Should a Robot Put You Under?

June 26, 2015

Some hospitals have begun to rely on robots instead of doctors to sedate patients, and it could be the tip…

Slow Down the Aging Process — and Add Years to Your Life

Slow Down the Aging Process — and Add Years to Your Life

June 26, 2015

The myth about longevity is that we have no control over how long we live. False. We do have some control — even…

Three Super Greens

Three Super Greens

June 25, 2015

It seems to us that everyone cooks with spinach because it is easy to do. But other dark green leafy…

New Theory on Alzheimer’s

New Theory on Alzheimer’s

Suzanne de la Monte, MD, MPH | June 25, 2015

New research into the causes of Alzheimer's disease is showing an intriguing new direction in formal treatment — one that might…

The Sexiest Scent You Can Buy

The Sexiest Scent You Can Buy

June 25, 2015

When the subject is romance, the nose knows. For years, scientists have been debating whether certain scents play a role…

Can The Whole30 Diet Reset Your Metabolism in 30 Days?
Nutrition

Can The Whole30 Diet Reset Your Metabolism in 30 Days?

Richard A. Deyo, MD, MPH | June 25, 2015

New diets used to just help you lose pounds. Now they promise to transform your very being. One of the…

Guide to Nifty (and Unusual!) Ways to Have Fun Outdoors
Exercise & Fitness

Guide to Nifty (and Unusual!) Ways to Have Fun Outdoors

June 25, 2015

Go play outside! You heard that as a kid—but running, jumping around and just moving your body out in the…

How to Cure Snoring with a Song

How to Cure Snoring with a Song

Murray Grossan, MD | June 24, 2015

If your spouse complains about your early-­morning habit of singing O Sole Mio in the shower, just explain that it’s…

How to Get into a Cancer Clinical Trial…and Why You’d Want to

How to Get into a Cancer Clinical Trial…and Why You’d Want to

Toni Kay Mangskau | June 24, 2015

About 20% of newly diagnosed adult cancer patients in the US are eligible for clinical trials, studies for which people…

Cool, Last-Minute Recipes for the Fourth

Cool, Last-Minute Recipes for the Fourth

June 24, 2015

Serve a patriotic appetizer—cherry tomatoes, a creamy white-cheese dip and blue corn chips. Or after the barbecued burgers and dogs,…

5 Ways to Get Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat

5 Ways to Get Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat

Timothy McCall, MD | June 24, 2015

Reduce Your Risk for Heart Attack, Diabetes and Cancer Don’t count on the latest diet to shrink an expanding waistline.…

Root Canal May Help Your Teeth But Harm Your Health

Root Canal May Help Your Teeth But Harm Your Health

Stephen Smith, MD | June 24, 2015

When I’m taking a patient’s medical history and he/she mentions having had a root canal procedure, I take note — especially…

Keep Bananas Longer

Keep Bananas Longer

June 23, 2015

Maybe you avoid buying bananas in the summer because they tend to ripen too fast in the warm weather. Hesitate…

Could Chamomile Extend Your Life?

Could Chamomile Extend Your Life?

Bret T. Howrey, PhD | June 22, 2015

The daisylike flowers of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) make an aromatic herbal tea that’s so safe it’s recommended by pediatricians to…