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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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.…

Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? 4 Big Mistakes Men Are Making
Prostate Cancer

Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? 4 Big Mistakes Men Are Making

Jim C. Hu, MD, MPH | August 15, 2016

It’s not the news you wanted to hear from your doctor—“You have prostate cancer.” Fortunately, as with 97% of men…

No More Stomach Rumbles!
Nutrition

No More Stomach Rumbles!

Sharon Palmer, RDN | August 15, 2016

5 healthy foods to eat when you’re hungry all the time... Nobody likes a growling stomach—it’s embarrassing and makes you more…

When to Hire Your Own Doctor

When to Hire Your Own Doctor

Mark V. Pauly, PhD | August 15, 2016

Concierge medicine is no longer just for the superrich… “The doctor can see you immediately.” When’s the last time you…

Get Some Cauliflower Power!

Get Some Cauliflower Power!

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | August 15, 2016

Cauliflower is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. Once revered by the French king Louis XIV, this royal vegetable should…

Beat Knee Pain Without Surgery

Beat Knee Pain Without Surgery

Mitchell Yass | August 15, 2016

This strategy is just as effective…and much safer… Do you wince when you walk, kneel, squat or climb stairs? If…