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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Fancy Food Show Favorites 2016

Fancy Food Show Favorites 2016

Linda Gassenheimer | August 23, 2016

What foods are new and delicious? Each year, I go to the Fancy Food Show in New York City to…

The Nasal Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Work

The Nasal Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Work

William Schaffner, MD | August 22, 2016

An advisory committee at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that the nasal flu vaccine…

The Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Prevention Diet

The Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Prevention Diet

Richard S. ­Isaacson, MD | August 22, 2016

As head of the renowned Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is on…

Soy Doesn’t Cause Breast Cancer—It Prevents It
Breast Cancer

Soy Doesn’t Cause Breast Cancer—It Prevents It

Omer Kucuk, MD | August 21, 2016

A diet rich in soy-based foods is good for everyone’s health, including women who’ve already had breast cancer.

Questions to Ask When Starting Physical Therapy

Questions to Ask When Starting Physical Therapy

August 21, 2016

If you’ve suffered a stroke or sports injury, have muscle or joint pain, are recovering from surgery or simply want…

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Therapist
Mental Health

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Therapist

August 21, 2016

If you’re thinking of seeing a therapist, here are some important questions to ask…* What are your areas of expertise?…

Questions to Ask If You’re Prescribed a New Medication

Questions to Ask If You’re Prescribed a New Medication

August 21, 2016

Many doctors who prescribe medication are rushed and give only minimal information about what a drug does, why you may…

Questions to Ask If You Have Osteoporosis

Questions to Ask If You Have Osteoporosis

August 21, 2016

If you’re diagnosed with osteoporosis, here are important questions to ask your doctor… How serious is my osteoporosis? Osteoporosis itself…

Questions to Ask About Hiring a Caregiver

Questions to Ask About Hiring a Caregiver

August 21, 2016

Before hiring a caregiver to work long-term in your home, it’s wise to consult with a type of professional called…

Questions to Ask If You’re Diagnosed with COPD

Questions to Ask If You’re Diagnosed with COPD

August 21, 2016

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and/or other lung conditions, affects an estimated 30 million Americans.…

Questions to Ask Before You Start Chemotherapy

Questions to Ask Before You Start Chemotherapy

August 21, 2016

Chemotherapy can be scary and confusing, but the more you know, the better prepared you can be. Before you start…

Best Ways to Save Berries

Best Ways to Save Berries

August 18, 2016

Aren’t summer berries the best? But they’re gone before you know it. Here are two easy ways to make your…

Ice Bucket Breakthrough

Ice Bucket Breakthrough

August 18, 2016

Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge in the summer of 2014? Every time you turned around, social media was showing someone…

4 out of 5 People Prescribed Statins May Not Need Them

4 out of 5 People Prescribed Statins May Not Need Them

August 18, 2016

Ever since new guidelines to identify who needs a statin were introduced in 2013, there have been skeptics. One major…

Sea Salt Solution for Better Sleep
Sleep

Sea Salt Solution for Better Sleep

August 17, 2016

A little-known secret to getting a good night’s sleep is keeping the pH of your body alkaline rather than acidic.…