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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Itching After a Shower and Other Surprising Cancer Symptoms

Itching After a Shower and Other Surprising Cancer Symptoms

Eugene Ahn, MD | May 27, 2015

Certain cancer symptoms almost always prompt a visit to the doctor. A breast lump. A mole that changes in size,…

Instant Relief for Mosquito Bites
Diseases & Conditions

Instant Relief for Mosquito Bites

May 27, 2015

You are out and about in the beautiful weather…but so are the mosquitoes! Here’s what to do if you get…

The Truth About Vitamin D

The Truth About Vitamin D

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | May 27, 2015

Low blood levels of vitamin D have been linked to many diseases including osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes,…

Stroke: You Can Do Much More to Protect Yourself
Stroke

Stroke: You Can Do Much More to Protect Yourself

Ralph L. Sacco, MD | May 27, 2015

Your sleep habits, emotions and even what you drink can make a difference… No one likes to think about having…

New Comfrey Ointment May Relieve Back Pain and Arthritis Symptoms…Safely

New Comfrey Ointment May Relieve Back Pain and Arthritis Symptoms…Safely

Mark Blumenthal, PhD | May 27, 2015

Can modern science turn an ancient healing herb with potentially dangerous toxicity into a safe salve? That was the goal…

The Diet That Cuts Your Alzheimer’s Risk in Half

The Diet That Cuts Your Alzheimer’s Risk in Half

Martha Clare Morris, ScD | May 26, 2015

Some of the same diets that are good for cardiovascular health also are good for the brain. But there's a…

Guide to Preventing Falls
Wellness

Guide to Preventing Falls

May 26, 2015

Your 60s, 70s and beyond can be some of the happiest, most vibrant, fun-filled years of your life—unless your fun…

This Supplement May Shrink Painful Fibroids
Supplements

This Supplement May Shrink Painful Fibroids

Andrew Rubman, ND | May 22, 2015

Fibroids are benign tumors that usually grow on the muscular wall of the uterus. They are not cancer. Up to…

Gluten-Tainted Foods

Gluten-Tainted Foods

Tricia Thompson, MS, RD | May 20, 2015

Going “gluten-free” has become a diet fad, with many weight-conscious people refusing wheat, barley and rye in the mistaken belief that…

Standing Up While You Work May Boost Brain Power
Wellness

Standing Up While You Work May Boost Brain Power

May 20, 2015

Sitting too much is a killer—literally. The more time you spend sitting down each day, the higher your risk for…

Dieting Damage

Dieting Damage

Brooke Kalanick, ND | May 19, 2015

Bottom Line/Health: All right, all you dieters, guess what? Those diets you’re on. They may not be working. And here’s…

Soothing Arthritis Treatment…Wacky, But It Works!

Soothing Arthritis Treatment…Wacky, But It Works!

Joseph Feuerstein, MD | May 19, 2015

Would you like to try a natural topical soother for occasional arthritis flares? Here’s a recipe… Grate three tablespoons of…

If You Have Heart Disease, You May Have Silent Macular Degeneration

If You Have Heart Disease, You May Have Silent Macular Degeneration

May 19, 2015

Macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of vision loss in adults age 50 and older, yet there often…

The One-Minute Workout Miracle

The One-Minute Workout Miracle

Jonathan Little, PhD | May 19, 2015

Short bursts of activity beat nonstop exercising Even if you enjoy aerobic workouts, you probably wish that they took less…

The New Support Group
Diseases & Conditions

The New Support Group

Trisha Torrey | May 19, 2015

Don’t miss out on the ways that today’s groups can help you heal… Support groups have come a long way…