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.
Hearing that your heart is enlarged can be terrifying…but it doesn’t have to be. Many people with enlarged hearts can…
Nearly 20 million older Americans are losing their eyesight due to macular degeneration. Understanding this condition and its causes can…
Inflammation is a crucial component of our health. It springs into action when needed to fight off foreign invaders such…
Earlier this year, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent, national volunteer group of experts in disease prevention…
Time to brush up on your flu facts, from flu symptoms to how long the flu lasts, says Bottom Line’s…
It goes by many names—heartburn, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and agita—but whatever you call it, it’s just no…
With so much “diet” talk revolving around fat and carb intake, protein can get lost in the shuffle. But there…
Scent has a direct connection to our emotions because odor, emotion and memory all are processed in the brain’s limbic…
Women in their mid-60s and older often stop having cervical cancer screenings. That’s because most major medical organizations advise women…
A visit to your eye doctor can go far beyond just improving your vision. Using specialized instruments, eye doctors can…
You’ve done your best to help your partner manage her ongoing severe depression—encouraging her to enjoy activities…supporting her treatment…taking her…
Sunrise alarm clocks,” also known as “dawn simulators,” emit slow-building light that mimics the rising sun. Not only is this…
When you have an earache, you may assume that you have an ear infection. But while middle ear infections are…
You know you should be drinking lots of water, and you know about the environmental evils of bottled water. But…
Our parents warned us that eating sugary foods would rot our teeth. It turns out that dental problems are just…
