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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Give Your Cough the Finger
Respiratory

Give Your Cough the Finger

February 9, 2015

You are in the middle of a crowded room and a coughing jag hits. The usual helpers—throat lozenges, water or…

Urgent: How Good Is Your Sense of Smell?
Diseases & Conditions

Urgent: How Good Is Your Sense of Smell?

Jayant Pinto, MD | February 9, 2015

Take this test…your health could depend on it. Can you smell the rose that’s under your nose? What about the…

When to Try “Keyhole” Surgery

When to Try “Keyhole” Surgery

David F. Jimenez, MD, FACS | February 9, 2015

For brain tumors, herniated disks and more… No one likes the thought of undergoing brain or spine surgery. Traditionally, a…

Do You Really Need a Hysterectomy?
Women's Health

Do You Really Need a Hysterectomy?

Daniel M. Morgan, MD | February 9, 2015

One of every three women will have an operation to remove her uterus before she turns 60 years old. Something…

Longer-Lasting Relief for Dry Eyes
Eye Health

Longer-Lasting Relief for Dry Eyes

February 6, 2015

Many of us assume that replenishing tears is all that’s needed to moisten eyes and that tears are simply salt…

Guide to Joint Pain Relief

Guide to Joint Pain Relief

February 5, 2015

Maybe your joints act up whenever the weather changes (yes, this really can happen!)…or from arthritis…or when you overdo it…

Avoid Knee Surgery to Avoid Osteoarthritis

Avoid Knee Surgery to Avoid Osteoarthritis

February 5, 2015

If you’ve been told by an orthopedist that the only way to get rid of your unrelenting knee pain is…

No More Running to the Bathroom!

No More Running to the Bathroom!

Tomas L. Griebling, MD, MPH | February 4, 2015

Recently approved FDA treatments help in new ways. For millions of American women and men who suffer from overactive bladder (OAB),…

Fight Diabetes and Prediabetes Naturally with Three Proven Nondrug Remedies

Fight Diabetes and Prediabetes Naturally with Three Proven Nondrug Remedies

Bill Gottlieb | February 4, 2015

Scientific research and the experience of doctors and other health professionals show that supplements and superfoods can be even more…

Digoxin: A Heart Drug That Can Kill You?

Digoxin: A Heart Drug That Can Kill You?

February 4, 2015

Sometimes doctors are too quick to prescribe a pill and send you on your way, never checking back in on…

Don’t Get Hurt When Working Out at Home
Exercise & Fitness

Don’t Get Hurt When Working Out at Home

Barbara Bushman, PhD | February 3, 2015

Exercising in the comfort of your own home is convenient and can save a bundle in gym fees over time.…

Hands-On Headache Cure

Hands-On Headache Cure

January 29, 2015

Next time your head starts to ache, instead of popping a pain pill, grab a friend and try this… Ask…

Yes, Stress Can Cause Diabetes

Yes, Stress Can Cause Diabetes

Masuma Novak, PhD | January 29, 2015

When you think about ways to prevent diabetes, you probably don’t think about stress. But as it turns out, a…

The Best and Safest Teeth-Whitening Techniques

The Best and Safest Teeth-Whitening Techniques

Irwin Smigel, DDS | January 29, 2015

Did you know that the annual revenue that dental offices rake in for professional teeth whitening is $600 million? It…

Lower Your Heart Disease Risk with Testosterone
Heart

Lower Your Heart Disease Risk with Testosterone

January 29, 2015

Low testosterone is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in men, but doctors have been saying that testosterone replacement…