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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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…

Guide to Going Gluten-Free

Guide to Going Gluten-Free

March 26, 2015

People who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, an immune disease in which gluten damages the small intestine, already know…

The Great Big Statin Sham

The Great Big Statin Sham

David M. Diamond, PhD | March 25, 2015

 Daily Health News has been saying it for a long time. Those so-called “wonder” drugs that help reduce cholesterol–the statins…

Don’t Let a Spring Cold Slow You Down

Don’t Let a Spring Cold Slow You Down

Neil Schachter, MD | March 25, 2015

Get well much quicker—even if you have allergies, too. Whew! Now that winter is ending you can say good-bye to…

Surprising Conditions That Can Steal Your Sight
Eye Health

Surprising Conditions That Can Steal Your Sight

Robert Abel, Jr., MD | March 25, 2015

They are not eye diseases… You probably know that people with diabetes are at greater risk for eye disease. What…

Choose a Wine You’ll Love

Choose a Wine You’ll Love

March 25, 2015

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In the Kitchen with Francis Ford Coppola

In the Kitchen with Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola | March 25, 2015

Renowned filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has always loved to cook. He told Bottom Line reporter Linda Gassenheimer that he learned…