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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Menopause Symptom Relief and Treatments

Menopause Symptom Relief and Treatments

January 14, 2016

Learning about menopause treatment options Most women do not need treatment of menopausal symptoms. Some women find that their symptoms…

Menopause and Mental Health

Menopause and Mental Health

January 14, 2016

Problems and Causes Midlife is often considered a period of increased risk for depression in women. Some women report mood…

Get Powered Up with Medicine Ball Workouts

Get Powered Up with Medicine Ball Workouts

Daniel Taylor, MS | January 13, 2016

You probably don’t think of yourself as an “athlete,” but adopting a secret from the pros will help you stay…

Breakthrough Therapies for Women’s Hair Loss
Women's Health

Breakthrough Therapies for Women’s Hair Loss

Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD | January 13, 2016

With these highly effective new treatments, most cases will significantly improve… If you were a woman suffering from hair loss…

My 3 Favorite “Ho-Hum” Herbs

My 3 Favorite “Ho-Hum” Herbs

Jamison Starbuck, ND | January 13, 2016

Too often, there’s an assumption that the newest and most advanced medical treatments are the best. But in my experience,…

Don’t Let Your Doctor Get It Wrong

Don’t Let Your Doctor Get It Wrong

Helen Haskell, MA | January 13, 2016

Most people will get misdiagnosed at least once. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family… Fifteen years ago, my…

5 Ways to Think Yourself Out of Winter Depression
Depression

5 Ways to Think Yourself Out of Winter Depression

Kelly Rohan, PhD | January 12, 2016

Can you think your way out of winter depression? It might seem a simplistic approach to seasonal affective disorder (SAD).…

A Delicious Daily Snack for Your Heart
Nutrition

A Delicious Daily Snack for Your Heart

January 12, 2016

Here’s a really heart-healthy snack—pomegranate juice and dates. It sounds like an odd random snack, but Israeli researchers report that…

6 Surprises on the Road to Sobriety

6 Surprises on the Road to Sobriety

Jack Canfield | January 12, 2016

Nearly one-third of American adults drink excessively. Many of these drinkers eventually will decide that alcohol is harming their health…

What is Diabetes?

What is Diabetes?

January 12, 2016

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is…

The Breast Cancer Promoter in Your Moisturizer: Parabens
Breast Cancer

The Breast Cancer Promoter in Your Moisturizer: Parabens

Tracey J. Woodruff, PhD, MPH | January 8, 2016

Chances are, you’ve already put something on your skin today that can promote breast cancer. It could be in your…

Cheat Sheet: The New Dietary Guidelines
Nutrition

Cheat Sheet: The New Dietary Guidelines

January 8, 2016

Well folks, they’re finally official—the 2015 Dietary Guidelines. (They were actually released in 2016, but who’s counting?) The guidelines, revised…

What Really Works to Clear Your Sinuses

What Really Works to Clear Your Sinuses

January 7, 2016

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic sinusitis, with that nasal discharge, painful pressure and…

One-Minute Immune Booster: Your Daily Shower

One-Minute Immune Booster: Your Daily Shower

Andrew Rubman, ND | January 7, 2016

Hot water, cold water, hot water. This simple routine, called “contrast bathing,” is invigorating and restorative.

Better Bacon from the Microwave

Better Bacon from the Microwave

January 7, 2016

We never really liked making bacon in the microwave. Sure, it’s quick…but the bacon strips cook unevenly and the usual…