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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Best Way to Reheat Food

Best Way to Reheat Food

September 19, 2016

Are you tired of microwaved food that’s hot on the outside and cold in the middle? Try this trick to…

Eating in Moderation? It’s a Weight Trap

Eating in Moderation? It’s a Weight Trap

Susan McQuillan, MS, RDN | September 15, 2016

“Eat in moderation.” It’s the new clarion call for healthy eating, even touted as the new way to lose weight—especially…

Chronic Back Pain? Try This Mind-Body Approach First

Chronic Back Pain? Try This Mind-Body Approach First

Fadel Zeidan, PhD | September 14, 2016

Millions of Americans have chronic back pain—it’s the number-one cause of disability, and it’s notoriously tough to treat. Pain meds…

Do You Have a Concussion?

Do You Have a Concussion?

Diane Stoler, EdD | September 13, 2016

How a blow to the head can be a hidden cause of memory loss, dizziness and more...

Overcome Your Addiction

Overcome Your Addiction

Guy du Plessis, MA | September 13, 2016

Nobody knows how difficult it is for you to stop addiction and your addictive behaviors. You keep on relapsing even…

Got Neck Pain? Try this for long-lasting relief…

Got Neck Pain? Try this for long-lasting relief…

Carol Krucoff | September 12, 2016

About 15% of US adults endure the misery of neck pain at some point each year. When neck pain occurs,…

Psychedelic! How Hallucinogens May Soon Go Mainstream as Medicine
Depression

Psychedelic! How Hallucinogens May Soon Go Mainstream as Medicine

Stephen Ross, MD | September 12, 2016

Are there medical uses for hallucinogenic drugs like LSD? Some researchers think they can be used to treat addiction, anxiety, PTSD, and more.

Small Fish…Big Benefits!

Small Fish…Big Benefits!

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | September 12, 2016

When it comes to fish that people either love or hate, sardines are among the top contenders. Iridescent and tiny,…

Watch Out for Your Doctor’s Smartphone

Watch Out for Your Doctor’s Smartphone

Peter J. Papadakos, MD | September 12, 2016

Infection and “distracted doctoring” are among the dangers… If you’re like most people, you love your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Doctors,…

Surprising Castor Oil Cures
Diseases & Conditions

Surprising Castor Oil Cures

Jamison Starbuck, ND | September 12, 2016

Mention the words “castor oil” and most people will turn up their noses. That’s because castor oil is widely known…

Colon Cancer on the Rise in Younger Adults
Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer on the Rise in Younger Adults

George J. Chang, MD | September 12, 2016

Screening may be needed even before age 50… Most people do not get a colonoscopy until they are 50 years…

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: Roasted Vegetable Stacks

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: Roasted Vegetable Stacks

Debby Maugans | September 12, 2016

It’s amazing how quickly and easily cooking in parchment can turn Japanese eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, sweet onion, feta cheese and…

Text Much? Unkink Your Neck and Shoulders with These 3 Simple Moves
Wellness

Text Much? Unkink Your Neck and Shoulders with These 3 Simple Moves

Peter Scordilis, DC, CCSP, CSCS | September 12, 2016

Unless you’ve been hiding under your office desk, you’ve undoubtedly heard that laboring over your laptop (or desktop) can wreck…

What’s Really Causing That Annoying Cough?
Respiratory

What’s Really Causing That Annoying Cough?

Jonathan P. Parsons, MD, MSc, FCCP | September 12, 2016

It may be something you’d never expect… The occasional cough is nothing more than your body’s normal lung maintenance—a quick…

The “Silent” Stroke Trigger—You Can Have This Condition and Not Even Know It…
Stroke

The “Silent” Stroke Trigger—You Can Have This Condition and Not Even Know It…

Walid Saliba, MD | September 12, 2016

When it comes to preventing stroke and heart-related disorders such as heart failure, it’s crucial to identify and properly treat…