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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5 Little Habits That Can Do Big Damage to Your Teeth

5 Little Habits That Can Do Big Damage to Your Teeth

Marvin Fier, DDS | June 21, 2016

Are you an ice-chomper or perhaps a nail-biter? These and four other “mouth habits” mean that you should start saving…

Do This Before You Brush Your Teeth

Do This Before You Brush Your Teeth

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | June 20, 2016

Oil pulling for sturdy gums and teeth sounds like a complicated (possibly painful!) procedure, but it’s really quite easy and…

Heartburn Remedies You’ve Never Heard Of

Heartburn Remedies You’ve Never Heard Of

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | June 17, 2016

Safer and Better Than Drugs If you have heartburn, you may be taking an acid-suppressing drug called a proton pump…

To Ease Knee Arthritis Pain, This Depression-Era Treatment Is Newly Popular

To Ease Knee Arthritis Pain, This Depression-Era Treatment Is Newly Popular

June 17, 2016

When it comes to treating the pain of knee arthritis, something old is new again. Prolotherapy, a procedure first developed…

Muffin Pan Revival: Sweet Potato Breakfast cups

Muffin Pan Revival: Sweet Potato Breakfast cups

Debby Maugans | June 17, 2016

Welcome again to our healthy-meals-from-a-muffin-tin series. So far, we’ve shared a lightened-up version of a favorite comfort food, Mini Veggie…

A Better Way to Kill Ticks…Before They Bite

A Better Way to Kill Ticks…Before They Bite

June 16, 2016

It’s tick season, so when you come indoors after a day in the great outdoors, you toss your clothes into…

Question: What Supplements Do I Need on a Vegan Diet?
Nutrition

Question: What Supplements Do I Need on a Vegan Diet?

Sharon Palmer, RDN | June 16, 2016

Answer: A well-planned vegan diet offers a range of benefits such as lower risk for heart disease, certain cancers and…

Frozen-Chicken Warning

Frozen-Chicken Warning

June 16, 2016

If you shop in bulk to save money and freeze extra portions for future feasting, you are one smart consumer!…

Why Creamy Peanut Butter Is Fattening…It’s Not the Fat
Nutrition

Why Creamy Peanut Butter Is Fattening…It’s Not the Fat

June 15, 2016

Would you want to eat “soapy” food? Well, you might be doing that if you eat peanut butter, ice cream,…

Flirting with Painkillers: Could You Get Hooked?

Flirting with Painkillers: Could You Get Hooked?

Michael Weaver, MD | June 15, 2016

If you’ve heard about the painkiller-addiction epidemic, you’re probably scared of these drugs—even wondering if you could become addicted if…

Muffin Pan Revival: Broccoli-Walnut Farro Cakes

Muffin Pan Revival: Broccoli-Walnut Farro Cakes

Debby Maugans | June 13, 2016

This “muffin pan” recipe combines familiar broccoli, red peppers, feta cheese and toasted walnuts with a different kind of grain—farro.…

For Women, a Zesty Path to Better Orgasms

For Women, a Zesty Path to Better Orgasms

Elena Ratner, MD | June 13, 2016

When counseling menopausal women who want to continue to enjoy sex, Elena Ratner, MD, starts with the well-known but often…

Write Your Way to Better Health
Wellness

Write Your Way to Better Health

James W. Pennebaker, PhD | June 13, 2016

In just four days, you can lower your risk for illness… When it comes to staying healthy (or getting healthy),…

Diabetes: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Diabetes: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Gretchen Becker | June 13, 2016

Firsthand secrets that will make your life so much easier… One of every four American adults age 65 or older…

Remember: You’re the Customer

Remember: You’re the Customer

Charles B. Inlander | June 13, 2016

For most of us, a hospital stay feels like being in custody. We’re awakened at all hours to have our…