Most Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but, by this time of year, most of those goals have been abandoned. Two studies report that only 9...
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 Tastiest Health Tonic: A Cup of Tea
Every day, people around the world drink an estimated 2 billion cups of tea, the beverage made from the leaves of the camellia sinensis bush....
All About Hair Loss
Hair loss affects tens of millions of people, but not all hair loss is the same. Bottom Line Health interviewed internationally renowned hair-disorder expert Dr....
Medical Information You Understand
One of the most frequent complaints I hear from medical consumers is that they do not understand what their doctors and other medical professionals are...
Why Your Prescriptions Are So Expensive
Have you ever been in line at the pharmacy, staring at the display of reading glasses and eye-care solutions, only to overhear an awkward conversation...
Natural Ways to Beat Migraine
Up to 40 million Americans, 75 percent of them women, suffer from migraine headaches. Symptoms can include throbbing head pain, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light...
Dry Eye Disease
Anyone with a television has heard of dry eye, thanks to decades of commercials for prescription dry-eye treatments. The condition is very common: Up to...
Ode to Chocolate: Food of Love and Health
February is National Chocolate Lovers Month as well as American Heart Month, a time when everyone needs to focus on their cardiovascular health, the leading...
New Screening Guidelines for Anxiety Disorders
In October, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new guidelines for anxiety screening in primary care. They now recommend anxiety disorder screening for...
The Surprising Roles of Zinc
Zinc, an essential nutrient that your body can’t make by itself, is involved with many different functions of the cells in your body. It’s important...
Positivity Protects Your Heart
We’ve all heard the expression, “It almost gave me a heart attack!” in response to shocking or frightening news. It turns out that this idiom...
Dear Bottom Line Health Readers
If you’re struggling to sleep, it could be time to change your diet. Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons reported in...
