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.

Topics

All Bottom Line Health Articles

Do Berries Reduce Inflammation?
Food

Do Berries Reduce Inflammation?

Derek Burnett | March 28, 2024

Berries do reduce inflammation. However, these fruit are loaded with vitamins and other beneficial nutrients that have benefits that go far beyond.

Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation?
Food

Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation?

Derek Burnett | March 27, 2024

Does alcohol cause inflammation? While alcohol has been linked to reduced inflammation going beyond one or two glasses increases inflammation.

A False-Positive Mammogram Is a Cancer Warning
Cancer

A False-Positive Mammogram Is a Cancer Warning

Chris Iliades, MD | March 26, 2024

Breast cancer screening with mammography reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer by 20 percent by finding cancer early…

Offset Sitting By Just a Little Exercise
Exercise & Fitness

Offset Sitting By Just a Little Exercise

Chris Iliades, MD | March 26, 2024

Most of us sit in front of computers to work and play for extended stretches of time. That’s dangerous. Over…

Sleep Well to Stop Long COVID
Sleep

Sleep Well to Stop Long COVID

Chris Iliades, MD | March 26, 2024

The daily fear of COVID is history for most of us, but for some the agony lingers. A regular bout…

Statin Drugs Reduce Deaths in the Frail and Elderly
Diseases & Conditions

Statin Drugs Reduce Deaths in the Frail and Elderly

Chris Iliades, MD | March 26, 2024

Heart disease can come with age despite a heart-healthy youth. Statin drugs are the most effective and most prescribed drugs…

Hypertension in Women Linked to Insomnia
Sleep

Hypertension in Women Linked to Insomnia

Chris Iliades, MD | March 26, 2024

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend seven…

What Are Healthy Fats?
Food

What Are Healthy Fats?

Derek Burnett | March 26, 2024

Healthy fats are vital nutrients in a diet and include monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats with trans fats and saturated fats best avoided.

Anti-Inflammatory Vegetables
Food

Anti-Inflammatory Vegetables

Derek Burnett | March 25, 2024

Anti-inflammatory vegetables like broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, pack in anti-oxidants and bioactive compounds that fight inflammation.

Does Red Meat Cause Inflammation?
Food

Does Red Meat Cause Inflammation?

March 24, 2024

Does red meat cause inflammation? Although some studies link consumption of red meat to inflammation markers other studies only found a link with high BMI.

What Are Phytochemicals?
Food

What Are Phytochemicals?

Derek Burnett | March 23, 2024

Phytochemicals are the chemicals that protect plants from environmental damage. they also have powerful antioxidant and health benefits when eaten.

Fighting Back Against Loneliness
Mental Health

Fighting Back Against Loneliness

Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD | March 22, 2024

Feeling lonely? Well, you’re not alone. Nearly three in five Americans feel lonely, and only 39% of us feel very…

What is the Mediterranean Diet?
Food

What is the Mediterranean Diet?

Derek Burnett | March 21, 2024

The Mediterranean Diet is widely regarded by scientists and dieticians as the healthiest diet available giving rise to heart and mind healthy variants.

Is There a Low-Inflammation Diet?
Food

Is There a Low-Inflammation Diet?

Derek Burnett | March 20, 2024

The low-inflammation diet is a popular subject. However, there is a lot of hype and this can make separating the science from the fad difficult.

Sniffling, Sneezing, Itching Eyes: The ABCs to Get Through Allergy Season
Diseases & Conditions

Sniffling, Sneezing, Itching Eyes: The ABCs to Get Through Allergy Season

Jo S. Reed, MD | March 20, 2024

If it seems like allergy season runs from one season right into the next, it’s not your imagination. Bottom Line…