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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Are Doctors Trying Too Hard to Control Diabetes?

Are Doctors Trying Too Hard to Control Diabetes?

November 30, 2015

When it comes to treating diabetes, many doctors still don’t get it: Trying too hard to lower blood sugar levels…

Quiz: Big Belly vs. Weight

Quiz: Big Belly vs. Weight

November 20, 2015

Who is more likely to die early? A. An overweight person with a flat stomach. B. A normal-weight person with…

When Superfoods Collide: Collard-and-Kimchi Slaw

When Superfoods Collide: Collard-and-Kimchi Slaw

Debby Maugans | November 20, 2015

Collard greens, meet kimchi. You’re both in the cabbage family, but you’re from very different worlds—collards are a mainstay of…

The Happy Spice: Vanilla

The Happy Spice: Vanilla

November 20, 2015

Want a quick mood boost? Go vanilla. People who ate vanilla-flavored yogurt had more positive moods, according to a new…

To Sleep Better, Make Your Own Placebo

To Sleep Better, Make Your Own Placebo

November 20, 2015

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just take a “sugar pill” to get to sleep? Maybe you can. Recent…

Healthy Broth
Nutrition

Healthy Broth

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | November 20, 2015

Question: My wife makes bone broth out of leftovers. It’s delicious, but I think all of the nutrients are gone…

Great Kitchen Gadgets

Great Kitchen Gadgets

Linda Gassenheimer | November 19, 2015

Looking for a small gift for a friend or family member—or even for yourself? Here are some great ones, all…

The Dark Side of the Hepatitis Cure

The Dark Side of the Hepatitis Cure

Alex Cormont | November 19, 2015

New FDA-approved drugs to treat hepatitis C have been incredibly expensive but also kind of miraculous. They actually cure the…

Prescribed a Statin? There’s a Good Chance You Don’t Need One
Heart

Prescribed a Statin? There’s a Good Chance You Don’t Need One

Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH | November 19, 2015

It’s sobering—your doctor tells you that you have an elevated chance of having a heart attack or stroke over the…

To Think Sharper, Try These 3 Nature Shortcuts

To Think Sharper, Try These 3 Nature Shortcuts

November 19, 2015

You’re stressed…it’s hard to concentrate…and you need a little nature to restore your spirits and refresh your mind. You know…

Weird Soup for a Hangover

Weird Soup for a Hangover

November 18, 2015

Sometimes we pay a price for big celebrations. If you overindulged in alcohol yesterday, try this weird brew to feel…

To Check Melanoma Risk, Should Americans Count Moles Differently from Brits?
Skin Cancer

To Check Melanoma Risk, Should Americans Count Moles Differently from Brits?

Simone Ribero, MD, PhD | November 18, 2015

Reader “DenisBH” wondered about our article Should You Be Screened for Melanoma? Check Your Arm, which reported that people with…

Two Pneumonia Vaccines? One is Fine, Thanks

Two Pneumonia Vaccines? One is Fine, Thanks

November 18, 2015

It’s always nice when you can skip a visit to the doctor. It’s even better if you can avoid a…

Keep Lemons Fresher Longer

Keep Lemons Fresher Longer

November 16, 2015

Fresh lemon and lime juice are great to have on hand, so it would be nice if those fresh citrus…

Pancreatic Cancer? Only 1 in 5 Patients Gets This Critical Test
Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer? Only 1 in 5 Patients Gets This Critical Test

November 16, 2015

Pancreatic cancer is deadly—only 7% of patients survive five years after diagnosis. But giving just-diagnosed patients an inexpensive blood test…