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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Before You See a Fertility Expert

Before You See a Fertility Expert

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: The fertility business has become a huge business, but before people go running to the fertility specialist, there…

Stop Stress Eating

Stop Stress Eating

Brooke Kalanick, ND | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: All right, I have a question for you on behalf of all the overachievers out there who work,…

Make Exercise Safer and Much More Comfortable
Exercise & Fitness

Make Exercise Safer and Much More Comfortable

Colin Milner | May 28, 2015

Try these workout aids… Let’s face it. Exercise sometimes hurts. So when we fear that our bodies might rebel, we’re…

Straight Answers on Health Care

Straight Answers on Health Care

Charles B. Inlander | May 28, 2015

Let’s face it—most of what makes health care so challenging these days is trying to get a straight answer to…

When to Think Twice About Medical Advice

When to Think Twice About Medical Advice

H. Gilbert Welch, MD, MPH | May 28, 2015

It’s natural to assume that more health care is better than less—that checkups, tests and treatments make people healthier. But…

For Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer, an MRI is Essential
Breast Cancer

For Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer, an MRI is Essential

May 28, 2015

Women with a strong family history or certain genetic mutations face a greater-than-50% chance of getting breast cancer. With those…

Itching After a Shower and Other Surprising Cancer Symptoms

Itching After a Shower and Other Surprising Cancer Symptoms

Eugene Ahn, MD | May 27, 2015

Certain cancer symptoms almost always prompt a visit to the doctor. A breast lump. A mole that changes in size,…

Instant Relief for Mosquito Bites
Diseases & Conditions

Instant Relief for Mosquito Bites

May 27, 2015

You are out and about in the beautiful weather…but so are the mosquitoes! Here’s what to do if you get…

The Truth About Vitamin D

The Truth About Vitamin D

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | May 27, 2015

Low blood levels of vitamin D have been linked to many diseases including osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes,…

Stroke: You Can Do Much More to Protect Yourself
Stroke

Stroke: You Can Do Much More to Protect Yourself

Ralph L. Sacco, MD | May 27, 2015

Your sleep habits, emotions and even what you drink can make a difference… No one likes to think about having…

New Comfrey Ointment May Relieve Back Pain and Arthritis Symptoms…Safely

New Comfrey Ointment May Relieve Back Pain and Arthritis Symptoms…Safely

Mark Blumenthal, PhD | May 27, 2015

Can modern science turn an ancient healing herb with potentially dangerous toxicity into a safe salve? That was the goal…

The Diet That Cuts Your Alzheimer’s Risk in Half

The Diet That Cuts Your Alzheimer’s Risk in Half

Martha Clare Morris, ScD | May 26, 2015

Some of the same diets that are good for cardiovascular health also are good for the brain. But there's a…

Guide to Preventing Falls
Wellness

Guide to Preventing Falls

May 26, 2015

Your 60s, 70s and beyond can be some of the happiest, most vibrant, fun-filled years of your life—unless your fun…

This Supplement May Shrink Painful Fibroids
Supplements

This Supplement May Shrink Painful Fibroids

Andrew Rubman, ND | May 22, 2015

Fibroids are benign tumors that usually grow on the muscular wall of the uterus. They are not cancer. Up to…

Gluten-Tainted Foods

Gluten-Tainted Foods

Tricia Thompson, MS, RD | May 20, 2015

Going “gluten-free” has become a diet fad, with many weight-conscious people refusing wheat, barley and rye in the mistaken belief that…