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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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Nice Rice Tricks

Nice Rice Tricks

August 29, 2016

Rice is a favorite side dish the world over…but it’s not the easiest pantry item to cook. And the minute…

Alfalfa Remedy for Arthritis

Alfalfa Remedy for Arthritis

August 25, 2016

Alfalfa seeds have trace minerals that seem to be lacking in people with common kinds of arthri­tis. Here’s how to…

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: Garbanzo Vegetable Curry Recipe

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: Garbanzo Vegetable Curry Recipe

Debby Maugans | August 25, 2016

We’re always looking for the latest in healthy cooking trends. But one truly ancient technique is picking up steam these…

Quiz! What’s Your Health News IQ? Arthritis, Allergies and More…
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Quiz! What’s Your Health News IQ? Arthritis, Allergies and More…

August 25, 2016

Take Bottom Line’s weekly health quiz to find out if you’re staying on top of the most important and intriguing…

Stuffed Up with Sinusitis? Don’t Breathe Steam!

Stuffed Up with Sinusitis? Don’t Breathe Steam!

August 23, 2016

TV commercials for cold remedies often feature a bleary-eyed sufferer with a red nose hunched over a bowl of steaming…

Family-Friendly Pasta and Veggie Bar
Eat Like Margie

Family-Friendly Pasta and Veggie Bar

Margie Abrams | August 23, 2016

This dinner was inspired by the fact that I had a small amount of a number of vegetables that needed…

Don’t Fall For This Sleep Apnea Trap

Don’t Fall For This Sleep Apnea Trap

August 23, 2016

If you have sleep apnea and your doctor has recommended a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, the price alone…

Think Fast! Can A Brain Game Prevent Dementia?

Think Fast! Can A Brain Game Prevent Dementia?

Maxwell Ryan | August 23, 2016

If the latest news about “brain games” and dementia makes your head spin, that’s understandable. Claims and refutations have made…

Fancy Food Show Favorites 2016

Fancy Food Show Favorites 2016

Linda Gassenheimer | August 23, 2016

What foods are new and delicious? Each year, I go to the Fancy Food Show in New York City to…

The Nasal Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Work

The Nasal Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Work

William Schaffner, MD | August 22, 2016

An advisory committee at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that the nasal flu vaccine…

The Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Prevention Diet

The Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Prevention Diet

Richard S. ­Isaacson, MD | August 22, 2016

As head of the renowned Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is on…

Soy Doesn’t Cause Breast Cancer—It Prevents It
Breast Cancer

Soy Doesn’t Cause Breast Cancer—It Prevents It

Omer Kucuk, MD | August 21, 2016

A diet rich in soy-based foods is good for everyone’s health, including women who’ve already had breast cancer.

Questions to Ask When Starting Physical Therapy

Questions to Ask When Starting Physical Therapy

August 21, 2016

If you’ve suffered a stroke or sports injury, have muscle or joint pain, are recovering from surgery or simply want…

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Therapist
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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…