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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Take Control of Your Stroke Risk
Stroke

Take Control of Your Stroke Risk

Victor C. Urrutia, MD | May 17, 2016

5 simple steps... If you’ve ever needed strong proof that you can dramatically influence whether you’re struck by a serious…

How to Charm Your Doctor

How to Charm Your Doctor

Charles B. Inlander | May 17, 2016

My mother, who lived to age 91, always called her doctors by their first names. Even with a new doctor…

The Truth About Inulin—the Newest Superfood
Nutrition

The Truth About Inulin—the Newest Superfood

Torey Armul, MS, RD, CSSD, LD | May 17, 2016

Have you heard of inulin? Even if you haven’t, it’s very likely that you’ve already eaten it. Inulin often is…

Get a Bigger Health Boost from Dark Chocolate

Get a Bigger Health Boost from Dark Chocolate

Michael F. Roizen, MD | May 16, 2016

As chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, there are two things I do every day to protect my health—I…

Make Potato Chips in Your Microwave

Make Potato Chips in Your Microwave

May 13, 2016

If you have a weakness for potato chips but can’t stomach the fake ingredients in store-bought brands, do we have…

Good for Your Gut: Chocolate, Buttermilk, Beer and More
Nutrition

Good for Your Gut: Chocolate, Buttermilk, Beer and More

May 13, 2016

When it comes to beneficial bacteria in your body, that lively internal ecosystem called the gut biome, one thing is…

Why a Woman Should Sit Like a Man to Prevent Pain
Wellness

Why a Woman Should Sit Like a Man to Prevent Pain

Barbara Bergin, MD | May 11, 2016

Ladies, the way you were taught to sit may be polite but could be contributing to a long list of…

New Rosacea Risk…Your Mind
Skin Disease

New Rosacea Risk…Your Mind

May 11, 2016

If you’re one of the 16 million Americans with rosacea, a chronic skin condition that causes redness and pimples and…

For Peripheral Artery Disease, Walking Beats Surgery for Pain Relief
Cardiovascular Disease

For Peripheral Artery Disease, Walking Beats Surgery for Pain Relief

May 10, 2016

Walking is miraculous medicine. For a common cardiovascular condition, it can help you avoid surgery. But you’ll need some true…

Keep Bugs Out of Your Flour

Keep Bugs Out of Your Flour

May 10, 2016

You keep a well-stocked pantry, and you don’t want to share the space with uninvited critters like weevils! Here’s what…

Women: Eat Dinner Early and Breakfast Late
Nutrition

Women: Eat Dinner Early and Breakfast Late

May 9, 2016

Longer gaps between the last food eaten in the evening and the first food eaten the next morning—ideally, 12 hours…

A Natural Way to Treat Ulcers Without Antibiotics
Digestive

A Natural Way to Treat Ulcers Without Antibiotics

Mark Liponis, MD | May 9, 2016

If you have an ulcer and tests show that you are infected with the common stomach bacterium H. pylori, the…

The Smarter Way to Exercise
Exercise & Fitness

The Smarter Way to Exercise

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | May 9, 2016

The secret is to optimize your heart rate… Some people think of exercise as money in the bank—the more they…

Take an Aspirin After Chemo…Live Longer

Take an Aspirin After Chemo…Live Longer

May 4, 2016

Aspirin, already known to reduce risk of getting cancer, may soon become part of the regimen for patients who already…

Brown Rice in Half the Time

Brown Rice in Half the Time

May 4, 2016

We love brown rice, but it can take almost an hour to cook! Here’s a way to cut your brown-rice…