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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Why You Should Roll on a Ball on the Floor

Why You Should Roll on a Ball on the Floor

Jill Miller | August 9, 2016

Those bright, squishy balls little kids love to play with are for grown-ups, too! In fact, there’s a way to…

Spice Storing and Pouring

Spice Storing and Pouring

August 8, 2016

Is there a mishmash of messy old spices in your cupboard? Here’s some spice-saving wisdom… First, how long can spices…

Blood Sugar Tip: Eat This, Then That

Blood Sugar Tip: Eat This, Then That

August 5, 2016

If your blood sugar sometimes runs a little high—and most definitely if you have prediabetes or diabetes—you’ll get lots of…

Nia, a 1980s Dance Fitness Craze, Comes Roaring Back

Nia, a 1980s Dance Fitness Craze, Comes Roaring Back

Debbie Rosas | August 5, 2016

Not into Zumba? Soul Cycle? Fitness Boot Camp? If competitive hard-core fitness classes turn you off, then Nia, a quirky,…

Very Hot Drinks Linked to Cancer

Very Hot Drinks Linked to Cancer

Robert H. Schiestl, PhD | August 4, 2016

The International Agency for Research on Cancer recently warned that consuming very hot beverages could increase esophageal cancer risk. It…

Danger of the Paleo Diet
Nutrition

Danger of the Paleo Diet

Joseph Feuerstein, MD | August 4, 2016

Recent research has cast doubt on the trendy Paleo diet, an eating plan that encourages consumption of meat and discourages…

Liver Disease Is Rampant—Natural Ways to Fight It

Liver Disease Is Rampant—Natural Ways to Fight It

Dr. Clotaire Rapaille | August 4, 2016

Alarming fact—about 30 million Americans have some form of liver disease. That’s one-tenth of the population. Yet it’s normal for…

How TV Can Kill You
Cardiovascular Disease

How TV Can Kill You

August 3, 2016

You may think binge-watching the latest Netflix series is a guilty but harmless pleasure. Think again, you popculture coach potatoes.…

Lessons from Diabetes Boot Camp

Lessons from Diabetes Boot Camp

Michelle Magee, MD | August 3, 2016

The name makes you think of raw recruits sweating it out on an Army base. “Diabetes Boot Camp” takes the…

Fiber-Packed Breakfast Smoothie!
Eat Like Margie

Fiber-Packed Breakfast Smoothie!

Margie Abrams | August 2, 2016

This week, I’m sharing my new favorite breakfast smoothie. If you are not a breakfast eater, please keep on reading…

Itchy Eyes? Press Here
Eye Health

Itchy Eyes? Press Here

August 2, 2016

Are your eyes tired and itchy? Don’t rub them! Do this instead… Step away from the computer, and look out…

Great Ways to Grate Cheese

Great Ways to Grate Cheese

August 2, 2016

Get the most out of your cheese grating without the mess! Here’s what to do…

Easy Indigestion Fix

Easy Indigestion Fix

August 1, 2016

Here’s help for a bout of indigestion that gives you a healthy dose of vitamin A to boot… If something…

The Truth About Women and Heart Disease
Women's Health

The Truth About Women and Heart Disease

Pamela Douglas, MD | August 1, 2016

We’ve all seen this movie…a man clutches his chest, showing intense pain and collapses on the floor—heart attack. It’s usually…

Question: My wife has toenail fungus and has tried “everything” in the fungus-Killer aisle of the drugstore. What else can we do?

Question: My wife has toenail fungus and has tried “everything” in the fungus-Killer aisle of the drugstore. What else can we do?

Johanna Youner | July 28, 2016

Answer: Fungal infection (onychomycosis) on toenails is difficult to eradicate. Two laser treatments (they may not be covered by insurance)…