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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Squeeze This to Lower Blood Pressure

Squeeze This to Lower Blood Pressure

March 31, 2015

You might not think that your hand strength has a lot to do with your blood pressure, but a new…

Guide to Going Gluten-Free

Guide to Going Gluten-Free

March 26, 2015

People who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, an immune disease in which gluten damages the small intestine, already know…

The Great Big Statin Sham

The Great Big Statin Sham

David M. Diamond, PhD | March 25, 2015

 Daily Health News has been saying it for a long time. Those so-called “wonder” drugs that help reduce cholesterol–the statins…

Don’t Let a Spring Cold Slow You Down

Don’t Let a Spring Cold Slow You Down

Neil Schachter, MD | March 25, 2015

Get well much quicker—even if you have allergies, too. Whew! Now that winter is ending you can say good-bye to…

Surprising Conditions That Can Steal Your Sight
Eye Health

Surprising Conditions That Can Steal Your Sight

Robert Abel, Jr., MD | March 25, 2015

They are not eye diseases… You probably know that people with diabetes are at greater risk for eye disease. What…

Choose a Wine You’ll Love

Choose a Wine You’ll Love

March 25, 2015

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In the Kitchen with Francis Ford Coppola

In the Kitchen with Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola | March 25, 2015

Renowned filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has always loved to cook. He told Bottom Line reporter Linda Gassenheimer that he learned…

5 Things That Can Ruin a Man’s Sex Life

5 Things That Can Ruin a Man’s Sex Life

Steven Lamm, MD | March 25, 2015

An erection is a manly miracle—a complex, coordinated effort of brain, blood vessels, nerves, muscles and hormones that increases blood…

The Ultimate Brainpower Workout

The Ultimate Brainpower Workout

John J. Ratey, MD | March 24, 2015

We have known for a long time that exercise helps keep our bodies fit. Now: More and more evidence shows…

Could You Have a Hidden Hernia?
Diseases & Conditions

Could You Have a Hidden Hernia?

Shirin Towfigh, MD | March 24, 2015

Special from HealthyWoman from Bottom Line December 22, 2011 Imagine living for years with debilitating pelvic pain that often worsens…

Natural Cures for Anger
Mental Health

Natural Cures for Anger

Jamison Starbuck, ND | March 24, 2015

When it comes to human emotions, explosive and out-of-control anger is one of the toughest. It’s not only hard on…

Sleep Procrastination—Don’t Lose Sleep Over This Bad Habit

Sleep Procrastination—Don’t Lose Sleep Over This Bad Habit

Susan Gordon, PhD | March 24, 2015

I’m sure many of you are familiar with the challenges of getting a wound-up kid to go to bed—not simply…

Wine or Beer—Which Is Worse for Osteoarthritis?
Wellness

Wine or Beer—Which Is Worse for Osteoarthritis?

Weiya Zhang, PhD | March 24, 2015

If you like to end the day with a cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine or a beer with…

Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or Lewy Body Dementia—Don’t Be Misdiagnosed Like Robin Williams Was

Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or Lewy Body Dementia—Don’t Be Misdiagnosed Like Robin Williams Was

Susan M. Maixner, MD | March 24, 2015

Last August, the world was shocked and grieved when beloved comedian Robin Williams took his own life. The media went…

Do You Really Know How Much Sugar Is In That Drink?

Do You Really Know How Much Sugar Is In That Drink?

Nancy Appleton, PhD | March 20, 2015

You know that soda is no good for you, although you might not realize just how bad it really is.…