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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Roll Away Your Pain

Roll Away Your Pain

Mary Ann Wilmarth, DPT, OCS | March 3, 2015

Bumpy foam rollers and handheld batons really do the job… Before foam rollers gained so much mainstream popularity, they were…

Don’t Be One of the Millions of Americans Overtreated for Diabetes

Don’t Be One of the Millions of Americans Overtreated for Diabetes

Kasia Joanna Lipska, MD, MHS | March 2, 2015

Bringing blood sugar down with diabetes drugs might be too simple an approach and, worse, ineffective and even harmful for…

Eat This Before You Go to the Dentist

Eat This Before You Go to the Dentist

March 2, 2015

Who doesn't love going to the dentist for some heavy-duty tooth-and-gum work? Here's a bit of natural help to heal…

How Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Heart Disease
Women's Health

How Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Heart Disease

February 27, 2015

For patients with cancer of the left breast, radiation therapy can be a cure that kills because it exposes a…

Watch the Best Way to Heal a Foot Sprain

Watch the Best Way to Heal a Foot Sprain

February 26, 2015

Did you know that if you ice an injured joint too much, you could do more harm than good? Watch…

Live Longer by Taking Oatmeal to a Whole New Level

Live Longer by Taking Oatmeal to a Whole New Level

Sam Stephens | February 26, 2015

Some simple and shockingly delicious recipes are coming in a moment. But first—did you know that more than 40% of…

Banish a Bad Mood—in Just Minutes!
Mental Health

Banish a Bad Mood—in Just Minutes!

Pierce Howard, PhD | February 25, 2015

Easy ways to feel better fast… Depression is serious business and should be treated by a professional. But what if…

House Calls—They’re Back!

House Calls—They’re Back!

Thomas Cornwell, MD | February 25, 2015

Why and how to find a doctor who does in-home visits… The image of a doctor visiting sick patients at…

You Could Be a Sleepwalker and Not Know It
Sleep

You Could Be a Sleepwalker and Not Know It

Shelby Harris, PsyD | February 25, 2015

Certain drugs, sleep apnea and stress increase your risk. Sleepwalking has long been thought to affect mainly children—and adults who do…

6 Secrets to Holistic Heart Care
Wellness

6 Secrets to Holistic Heart Care

Joel K. Kahn, MD | February 25, 2015

These fun, easy changes really do help… You don’t smoke, your cholesterol levels look good and your blood pressure is…

Guide to Strong Bones—for Life!

Guide to Strong Bones—for Life!

February 25, 2015

You know how important it is to take care of your bones to prevent (or live with) osteoporosis—but how to…

7 Ways to Make Outpatient Surgery Safer

7 Ways to Make Outpatient Surgery Safer

David Sherer, MD | February 24, 2015

Don’t Let What Happened to Joan Rivers Happen to You Ever since Joan Rivers died after a routine surgical procedure…

Tea for Tired Eyes

Tea for Tired Eyes

February 24, 2015

Eyestrain is so common today as we stare constantly at screens and work into the late-night hours. Here's a natural…

Beyond PB & J: Scrumptious Nut Butter Sandwiches

Beyond PB & J: Scrumptious Nut Butter Sandwiches

Linda Gassenheimer | February 24, 2015

Peanut butter and grape jelly are a terrific combo—the nutty spread pairs beautifully with the sweet jelly. But sometimes you…

Nutty Way to Fix Stinky Fish Smell

Nutty Way to Fix Stinky Fish Smell

February 23, 2015

You need to eat more fish! That's what all the smart health experts say. Fish fillets are easy to prepare,…