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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Revitalize Your Feet

Revitalize Your Feet

March 2, 2016

Your tired, aching feet! Here’s how to revitalize them…  Fill a ba­sin that’s large enough for both your feet with…

The Best Foods for Chronic Pain

The Best Foods for Chronic Pain

Mel Pohl, MD | March 2, 2016

Including the Fruit that Works Better Than Aspirin Do you have chronic pain that has lasted 12 weeks or more?…

Cupboard Constipation Cure
Digestive

Cupboard Constipation Cure

February 29, 2016

Considering the selection of natural laxatives that are available, it seems to us that no one should have to resort…

Direct Primary Care: A Better Kind of Medicine?

Direct Primary Care: A Better Kind of Medicine?

Robert Wergin, MD | February 29, 2016

Imagine calling your doctor on the day you need to see him or her, heading over and spending a half-hour…

You Can Use Exercise to Fight Cancer

You Can Use Exercise to Fight Cancer

February 24, 2016

The big news in cancer treatment these days is a new kind of high-tech immunotherapy that unleashes the body’s own…

Spreading Pinkeye

Spreading Pinkeye

Jeffrey Anshel, OD | February 23, 2016

Question: My sister has had pinkeye for the past week, and now it’s in her other eye. Is this normal? Answer: Yes.…

Avoid This Food/Sleep Trap!
Sleep

Avoid This Food/Sleep Trap!

February 22, 2016

You know that when you sleep poorly, it’s easy to overindulge in junky snacks the next day. It’s one of…

10-Second Back Pain Cure

10-Second Back Pain Cure

February 22, 2016

Are you looking for an easy way to help keep your back strong while avoiding kinks and pains? Here’s what…

Probiotics Ease Allergies…Prevent Colds
Supplements

Probiotics Ease Allergies…Prevent Colds

Daniel J. Merenstein, MD | February 19, 2016

Probiotics do more than help digestion. These helpful bacteria also may ward off a cold, treat high cholesterol, ease anxiety…

Healthier Potatoes and Pasta?
Nutrition

Healthier Potatoes and Pasta?

February 19, 2016

Our recent article A Healthier Way to Cook Rice prompted reader "Phil" to ask, would the same preparation also make pasta…

Guide to 17 Natural Ways to Calm a Cough
Respiratory

Guide to 17 Natural Ways to Calm a Cough

February 19, 2016

It's exhausting when you have a cough that just hangs on. Drugstore syrups can help, but they aren’t the best…

Easy Grab-and-Go Omelets

Easy Grab-and-Go Omelets

February 19, 2016

Omelets are a hearty, delicious way to get your morning protein, but who has time to make an omelet every…

The Best (and Worst) Diabetes Drugs—For Your Heart

The Best (and Worst) Diabetes Drugs—For Your Heart

February 19, 2016

Heart disease is the number-one killer of people with type 2 diabetes, so you would think drugs that help control…

How to Broil Like a Pro

How to Broil Like a Pro

Linda Gassenheimer | February 18, 2016

Broiling is quicker than roasting, and the direct heat can create a tasty crust on the outside and a juicy…

5 Surprising Problems Hypnosis Can Cure

5 Surprising Problems Hypnosis Can Cure

Roberta Temes, PhD | February 17, 2016

It Can Reduce Anger…Lessen Pain…Even Improve Your Sex Life You’ve probably heard that hypnosis can help you lose weight or…