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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Having Heart Surgery? What to Expect After
Heart

Having Heart Surgery? What to Expect After

C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, MACC, FAHA, FESC | May 19, 2024

Each year, more than two ­million people around the world undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery or another form of…

Best Foods for IBS, and Some to Avoid
Digestive

Best Foods for IBS, and Some to Avoid

James A. Duke, PhD | May 18, 2024

IBS is a disease that affects between 10 to 25 percent of adults in the United States. Doctors aren’t sure of the cause but can help control the condition.

New Treatments for Sleep Apnea
Sleep

New Treatments for Sleep Apnea

Michael J. Hutz, MD | May 17, 2024

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious medical condition that can endanger your overall health. The risks from untreated apnea…

Laryngitis Self-Care
Diseases & Conditions

Laryngitis Self-Care

James A. Duke, PhD | May 15, 2024

If you have sore throat and fever, see your physician. It could be strep that leads to rheumatic fever. Otherwise, sore throats usually go away in about five to seven days.

What Causes Breast Cysts?
Women's Health

What Causes Breast Cysts?

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | May 14, 2024

Breast cysts are a justifiably frightening discovery. The presence of a lump of any sort in the breast is cause for alarm. These cysts are benign though.

What Are Triglycerides vs. Cholesterol?
High Cholesterol

What Are Triglycerides vs. Cholesterol?

Derek Burnett | May 13, 2024

Triglycerides are one of several fat-soluble molecules, or lipids, that have an impact on health. They are found in fatty foods but we also produce them.

Which is the Good Cholesterol?
High Cholesterol

Which is the Good Cholesterol?

Derek Burnett | May 13, 2024

HDL Is the "good" cholesterol while LDL is the bad cholesterol. While there is some truth to these good and bad categories there are many nuances.

High Cholesterol Medications and Their Side Effects
High Cholesterol

High Cholesterol Medications and Their Side Effects

Derek Burnett | May 12, 2024

Medications play a crucial role in getting your cholesterol down but, they are not a magic bullet or a substitute for healthy diet and exercise.

 Normal Cholesterol Levels
High Cholesterol

 Normal Cholesterol Levels

Derek Burnett | May 11, 2024

There are actually a range of normal cholesterol levels and multiple criteria that are used to determine if therapeutic intervention is warranted.

Hypnosis: Separating the Myths from Reality
Pain

Hypnosis: Separating the Myths from Reality

Madeline V. Stein, MA | May 11, 2024

Hollywood’s portrayal of hypnosis—where the therapist waves a pocket watch in front of the patient and says, “You’re feeling very…

Cold and Flu Prevention Tips
Diseases & Conditions

Cold and Flu Prevention Tips

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | May 10, 2024

Viral infections like cold and flu are best prevented by taking care of yourself and keeping your immune system in tip-top shape with good nutrition.

What Is Cholesterol?
High Cholesterol

What Is Cholesterol?

Derek Burnett | May 10, 2024

Cholesterol has negative connotations. It is, however, vital to proper function of organs and tissues. It's only in excess that it is a problem.

Simple Habits to Get You Up and Moving – Pain-Free
Exercise & Fitness

Simple Habits to Get You Up and Moving – Pain-Free

Kelly Starrett, DPT | May 10, 2024

Not as mobile as you used to be? Sore backs, stiff joints and decreased mobility often have an astonishingly simple…

High Cholesterol Symptoms
High Cholesterol

High Cholesterol Symptoms

Derek Burnett | May 9, 2024

Unfortunately, just like with high blood pressure high cholesterol has no reliably noticeable symptoms with poor outcomes coming out of the blue.

Straight Talk on Constipation
Diseases & Conditions

Straight Talk on Constipation

Jamison Starbuck, ND | May 9, 2024

As a naturopathic physician, I know that bowel function is an important indicator of overall health. That’s why within three…