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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Guide to Getting the Most from Wine—and Enjoying It More!

Guide to Getting the Most from Wine—and Enjoying It More!

April 8, 2015

Since medical research has bestowed its blessing on wine—in moderation—for good health, what more do you need to know? A…

The Florida Cure for Insomnia

The Florida Cure for Insomnia

April 7, 2015

Not a big milk drinker? Try this healthful sleep elixir. It's not a tea. Believe us…it's an easy pour away……

Red Wine Is Good for Your Gut
Digestive

Red Wine Is Good for Your Gut

April 7, 2015

Recent study: Men who were given two glasses of red wine (a total of nine ounces) a day had higher…

No More Wine Headaches

No More Wine Headaches

Frederick G. Freitag, DO | April 7, 2015

If you get headaches after drinking wine, you may have heard that it is the sulfites in wine that cause…

Preserve Your Memory With Booze
Memory

Preserve Your Memory With Booze

Faika Zanjani, PhD | April 7, 2015

When you think of ways to improve your memory, you might imagine a healthier diet, finishing a crossword puzzle or…

Sudden Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms? It Might Be Chikungunya Virus

Sudden Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms? It Might Be Chikungunya Virus

Jonathan J. Miner, MD, PhD | April 2, 2015

You may not yet have heard of chikungunya virus, but chances are you will be hearing a lot about it…and…

The Scientific Proof about Pesticides and Going Organic
Food

The Scientific Proof about Pesticides and Going Organic

Cynthia L. Curl, PhD | April 2, 2015

Why pay $2 more for an organic head of broccoli that’s half the size of a conventionally grown one? If…

5 Remarkably Effective Supplements
Supplements

5 Remarkably Effective Supplements

Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH | April 1, 2015

For memory loss, arthritis, Parkinson's and more... Would you rather take a drug or a supplement for what ails you?…

What You Don’t Know About Preventing Alzheimer’s

What You Don’t Know About Preventing Alzheimer’s

Dean Sherzai, MD | April 1, 2015

Alzheimer’s disease is hands-down one of the most feared diseases. But simply worrying that you’ll develop the illness doesn’t do…

When Stuttering Strikes in Adulthood

When Stuttering Strikes in Adulthood

Jane Fraser | April 1, 2015

Certain drugs, a stroke or other conditions can cause it. Most people think of stuttering as a speech problem. But…

The Secret Muscles That Can Cause Chronic Pain

The Secret Muscles That Can Cause Chronic Pain

Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones, MA | April 1, 2015

Most people have heard plenty about the core—that band of muscles in the abdomen, low back, hips and pelvis. But…

Acupressure for a Stomachache
Digestive

Acupressure for a Stomachache

March 31, 2015

Ouch. Where'd that tummy ache come from? It's just painful enough to distract you from enjoying your day. Here's a…

Menopausal Vaginal Dryness? Pueraria mirifica Can Help

Menopausal Vaginal Dryness? Pueraria mirifica Can Help

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | March 31, 2015

For most women, the change of life is a scourge. And one set of symptoms is particularly troubling for women…

Guide: How to Keep Your Hands Strong, Pain-Free…and Happy!
Wellness

Guide: How to Keep Your Hands Strong, Pain-Free…and Happy!

March 31, 2015

Whether you’re dealing with achy carpal tunnel…swollen arthritic knuckles…painful cracked fingertips…cold “blue” fingers…or some other hand issue—when your hands aren’t…

Squeeze This to Lower Blood Pressure

Squeeze This to Lower Blood Pressure

March 31, 2015

You might not think that your hand strength has a lot to do with your blood pressure, but a new…