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 Truth About Fibromyalgia

The Truth About Fibromyalgia

Holly Lucille | March 11, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: Millions of women spend their days exhausted and in pain, and their pain and their exhaustion is very…

Understanding Heavy Bleeding
Women's Health

Understanding Heavy Bleeding

Holly Lucille | March 11, 2015

Bottom Line/HEALTH: All right, I’m going to get icky for a second, and I’m sorry. But women, for years it…

How an Antibiotic Can Make You Pregnant

How an Antibiotic Can Make You Pregnant

Richard O’Brien, MD | March 10, 2015

One recent morning, a 17-year-old college freshman was brought into the ER by ambulance. He was feeling weak and confused…

Mind-Over-Matter Trick Can Help Keep Muscles Strong
Exercise & Fitness

Mind-Over-Matter Trick Can Help Keep Muscles Strong

Brian C. Clark, PhD | March 10, 2015

If you’re a physically active person, you know how hard it is to be told that you have to stay…

Let Your Smartphone Help You Control Your Blood Pressure

Let Your Smartphone Help You Control Your Blood Pressure

Nilay Kumar, MD | March 9, 2015

You may have heard that you can use your smartphone to monitor your blood pressure. Yes—there is an app for…

Heart Attack Alert: Switching To or Away from Daylight Saving Time Can Be Dangerous To Your Health
Cardiovascular Disease

Heart Attack Alert: Switching To or Away from Daylight Saving Time Can Be Dangerous To Your Health

Michael Terman, PhD | March 9, 2015

At 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8, 2020, the US officially switches from Standard Time (ST) to Daylight Saving Time…

Sleep Paralysis—How to Stop This Waking Nightmare
Sleep

Sleep Paralysis—How to Stop This Waking Nightmare

Brian Sharpless, PhD | March 5, 2015

Have you ever had the truly horrific experience of waking up in your own bed and realizing that you are…

How to Get Good Dental Care for Lots Less

How to Get Good Dental Care for Lots Less

Jim Miller | March 4, 2015

(Maybe for Free) Taking care of your teeth these days can take a big bite out of your budget. This…

The Secret Invasion That Causes Diabetes

The Secret Invasion That Causes Diabetes

George L. King, MD | March 4, 2015

Inflammation is a threat too often overlooked… It’s easy to get the impression that diabetes is all about blood sugar.…

How to Live and Die with No Regrets
Uncategorized

How to Live and Die with No Regrets

Neil A. Fiore, PhD | March 4, 2015

You really can change your life before it's too late... What is your greatest fear? For many people, it's death…and…

Instant Fatigue Fighter

Instant Fatigue Fighter

March 4, 2015

We hear it all the time. People are constantly tired. They lack energy. They have no get-up-and-go. For the most…

Don’t Pass Up Lifesaving Prostate Cancer Therapy Because of Age
Prostate

Don’t Pass Up Lifesaving Prostate Cancer Therapy Because of Age

March 3, 2015

For most men affected by it, prostate cancer is a slow-growing disease that can be met with a go-slow approach…

4 Supplements That Can Impair Your Brain

4 Supplements That Can Impair Your Brain

Cynthia Kuhn, PhD | March 3, 2015

They can cause depression, anxiety and other problems... It’s hardly news that supplements—just like drugs—can have physical side effects. Recent…

Guide to Surprising Things That Help—or Harm—Your Heart
Heart

Guide to Surprising Things That Help—or Harm—Your Heart

March 3, 2015

You may think you know everything you need to do to keep your heart strong and healthy. But maybe you…

Don’t Miss Out on Dessert Wines

Don’t Miss Out on Dessert Wines

Jeff Siegel | March 3, 2015

A Delightful Way to End a Meal Americans have always been uncertain about dessert wines—all those ports, sherries and others…