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 Bottom Line Guide to Living Well After Cancer
Cancer

The Bottom Line Guide to Living Well After Cancer

June 4, 2015

You’ve had cancer…endured the rigors of treatment…and now, thankfully, that’s behind you and you’re looking forward to getting on with…

Getting Cataract Surgery? Avoid These Totally Unnecessary Tests

Getting Cataract Surgery? Avoid These Totally Unnecessary Tests

Catherine L. Chen, MD, MPH | June 3, 2015

Some doctors take surprising precautions with a simple, safe and quick outpatient surgery. We’re talking about cataract surgery, which takes…

Can These Four Recipes Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can These Four Recipes Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Susan Stuck | June 2, 2015

In a beautiful world, we would cook and share delicious meals that satisfy our senses, nourish our bodies and keep…

The Right Way to Treat Hashimoto’s

The Right Way to Treat Hashimoto’s

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 2, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: For millions of women with Hashimoto’s disease, the doctors give them hormone replacement and consider the job done.…

Why You’re Paying More for Contact Lenses
Eye Health

Why You’re Paying More for Contact Lenses

Clark Howard | June 2, 2015

The four major contact lens makers—Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision and Johnson & Johnson—have implemented “price floor” policies that block…

Going to the Hospital for Surgery? Vitamin D May Protect Your Mind

Going to the Hospital for Surgery? Vitamin D May Protect Your Mind

June 1, 2015

It’s terrible what hospitals can do to you. We all know someone who checked into the hospital with his or…

Why Women Get Autoimmune Diseases

Why Women Get Autoimmune Diseases

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: Women totally get the short end of the stick when it comes to autoimmune diseases. Of the people…

Best Fatigue Fighters

Best Fatigue Fighters

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: Somehow Americans love to wear with pride our fatigue and exhaustion. And yet we’re always craving energy. So…

Beyond Synthroid

Beyond Synthroid

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: I have a question from a reader. She’s taking Synthroid for her Hashimoto’s disease. Is that safe? Dr.…

When Exercise Harms Your Thyroid

When Exercise Harms Your Thyroid

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: Everyone thinks that exercise is good no matter what, and that any movement is good movement. But you…

Top Symptoms Your Thyroid Is Struggling

Top Symptoms Your Thyroid Is Struggling

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: There are so many people that may be running around with undiagnosed thyroid problems. So what are the…

Stress and Your Body
Stress

Stress and Your Body

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: From insomnia to breakouts to missing a period, women’s bodies are acutely affected by stress – even more…

Living with MS

Living with MS

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: Getting a diagnosis of MS is bad; living with it can be even worse. The drugs are heavy…

Hashimoto’s versus Hypothyroid

Hashimoto’s versus Hypothyroid

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: People talk about Hashimoto’s and they talk about underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. What’s the difference? Dr. Brooke Kalanick,…

Curb Your Carb Cravings
Food

Curb Your Carb Cravings

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: People talk about cravings all the time and food cravings, but the fact of the matter is that…