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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Sinusitis
Diseases & Conditions

Sinusitis

Jamison Starbuck, ND | March 9, 2024

Spring with its rainy days, flowers blooming, pollen blowing, and gardeners everywhere tilling up decayed and rotting plant material creates…

The Rising Risk of Suicide
Mental Health

The Rising Risk of Suicide

Dan ­Reidenberg, PsyD, FAPA | March 8, 2024

Suicide rates have reached an all-time high, and rates among seniors are rising faster than any other group—particularly among men.…

Is Your Medicine in Short Supply?
Diseases & Conditions

Is Your Medicine in Short Supply?

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | March 7, 2024

If you’ve been turned away from the pharmacy because the medication you need is out of stock, you’re not alone.…

Micro Hospitals – A Growing Trend
Aging

Micro Hospitals – A Growing Trend

Charles B. Inlander | March 6, 2024

The old saying “What goes around, comes around” is the best way to describe what is happening in the hospital…

“Unnecessary” Heart Stents May Have Benefits
Diseases & Conditions

“Unnecessary” Heart Stents May Have Benefits

Chris Iliades, MD | March 5, 2024

Once every seven minutes, a Medicare patient gets a cardiac stent they don’t need.” “Coronary stent overuse is running rampant.”…

Home Remedies for a Stomach Ulcer
Food

Home Remedies for a Stomach Ulcer

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | March 4, 2024

Left untreated stomach ulcers can become a serious problem. Home remedies for stomach ulcers can help, but always consult a doctor.

Surprising Things That Affect Your Health
Aging

Surprising Things That Affect Your Health

Anupam B. Jena, PhD | March 4, 2024

We all know that choosing the wrong surgeon could put our health in danger—but why would the date you have…

A Hard Pill to Swallow
Pain

A Hard Pill to Swallow

Peter Belafsky, MD, MPH, PhD | March 4, 2024

You do it about 1,000 times a day and, if you are lucky, don’t think about it: You just swallow.…

Home Remedies for Ear Pain and Other Problems
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Ear Pain and Other Problems

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | March 3, 2024

Ear pain is a problem with a variety of causes, some minor and some serious. Home remedies for ear pain can ease the pain.

Drug-Free Solutions for Chronic Pain
Pain

Drug-Free Solutions for Chronic Pain

Jennifer Hankenson, MD | March 3, 2024

Chronic pain is the most common chronic condition that physicians diagnose, according to a 2023 study from researchers at the…

Natural Ways to Quit Smoking
Diseases & Conditions

Natural Ways to Quit Smoking

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | March 2, 2024

Natural ways to quit smoking provide relief for the cravings and can aid your path to quitting.

Stem Cell Clinics: Hope or Hype?
Diseases & Conditions

Stem Cell Clinics: Hope or Hype?

Leigh Turner, PhD | March 2, 2024

Close to 3,000 stem-cell therapy clinics across the United States charge from $1,500 to $28,000 for “miracle cures” for everything…

Natural Remedies for Allergies and Hay Fever
Diseases & Conditions

Natural Remedies for Allergies and Hay Fever

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | March 1, 2024

Natural remedies for allergies can help with the scratchy eyes, congestion, and misery of allergies without the drowsiness of allergy medications.

What We Can Learn from SuperAgers
Aging

What We Can Learn from SuperAgers

Emily J. Rogalski, PhD | March 1, 2024

Why do so many older people experience age-related memory loss? Why do some develop dementia? ­Researchers have devoted tremendous amounts…

Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold
Exercise & Fitness

Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold

Maura Daly Iversen, DPT, SD, MPH | March 1, 2024

Heating pads. Cold packs. Icy plunges. There’s no shortage of modalities for hot and cold therapies. But when are the…