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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Do You Really Know How Much Sugar Is In That Drink?

Do You Really Know How Much Sugar Is In That Drink?

Nancy Appleton, PhD | March 20, 2015

You know that soda is no good for you, although you might not realize just how bad it really is.…

How to Eat Meat Without Risking Your Health
Nutrition

How to Eat Meat Without Risking Your Health

Barry Popkin, PhD | March 20, 2015

What to do if you don't want to give up that juicy steak Landmark findings: A National Institutes of Health…

Are You Almost Addicted?

Are You Almost Addicted?

J. Wesley Boyd, MD, PhD | March 20, 2015

Are you addicted or not addicted? For years, the general public and health experts have regarded these as two distinct…

The Best Ratatouille Ever

The Best Ratatouille Ever

Molly Gilbert | March 20, 2015

In this delicious twist on traditional ratatouille, the vegetables are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The…

Antipsychotic Drugs Cause Deadly Falls in Older Adults

Antipsychotic Drugs Cause Deadly Falls in Older Adults

Sarah Hiner | March 20, 2015

If you have a spouse, relative or friend who is in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia…

Foods That Sabotage Sleep

Foods That Sabotage Sleep

Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, CDN | March 18, 2015

You know that an evening coffee can leave you tossing and turning in the wee hours. But other foods hurt…

When Omeprazole Fails for GERD, Endoscopic Fundoplication Is an Option

When Omeprazole Fails for GERD, Endoscopic Fundoplication Is an Option

John G. Hunter, MD | March 18, 2015

The use of drugs for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has more than doubled in the past decade…but about 40% of…

Yawn Away Wrinkles

Yawn Away Wrinkles

March 18, 2015

Yawning is so contagious…and it can be embarrassing if done at the wrong place or the wrong time. But there's…

An Epilepsy Drug May Be the Answer to Stroke Survival
Stroke

An Epilepsy Drug May Be the Answer to Stroke Survival

Mark S. Shapiro, PhD | March 18, 2015

Fast action is needed to survive a stroke. Once brain cells die due to lack of oxygen during an ischemic…

Cancer Treatment Options…Don’t Try to Make All Those Decisions On Your Own

Cancer Treatment Options…Don’t Try to Make All Those Decisions On Your Own

Mitch Golant, PhD, FAPOS | March 18, 2015

This program gives you the help you need… “You have cancer” are three of the most frightening words a person…

The Dangerous Exercise Fad
Exercise & Fitness

The Dangerous Exercise Fad

Derek H. Ochiai, MD | March 18, 2015

CrossFit is the latest exercise fad. It is now offered at more than 5,500 gyms around the country. But watch…

4 Spices That Fight Cancer, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Memory Loss and More

4 Spices That Fight Cancer, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Memory Loss and More

Bill Gottlieb | March 18, 2015

Certain spices have been touted as good for our health. For example, cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar…ginger eases indigestion…and garlic…

Breathe Easier with COPD, Asthma, Allergies and Other Respiratory Conditions

Breathe Easier with COPD, Asthma, Allergies and Other Respiratory Conditions

March 17, 2015

People with chronic respiratory illnesses often use drugs to help them breathe better. But these drugs can have serious side…

Can a Chinese Herbal Paste Help COPD?

Can a Chinese Herbal Paste Help COPD?

Hong Jin, DAOM, MD (PRC), LAc | March 17, 2015

Eastern and Western medicine often seem to take very different approaches to the concept of wellness—a perfect example is an…

The Antibiotic to Refuse If You Are Taking a Diuretic

The Antibiotic to Refuse If You Are Taking a Diuretic

March 17, 2015

You know that many drugs that are normally considered “safe” when taken alone can cause serious complications when taken with…