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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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Is Time-Restricted Eating Right for You?
Nutrition

Is Time-Restricted Eating Right for You?

Krista Varady, PhD | April 3, 2023

Every year, 45 million American adults go on a diet. That’s not surprising when you consider that 180 million American…

3 Unexpected Ways to Protect Your Heart
Wellness

3 Unexpected Ways to Protect Your Heart

Jayne Morgan, MD | April 2, 2023

We all know that eating well, exercising, and avoiding smoking are key to heart health, but some pleasant habits may…

Move More to Reduce Cancer Risk
Diseases & Conditions

Move More to Reduce Cancer Risk

Anne McTiernan, MD, PhD | April 1, 2023

If you took a walk this morning to improve your heart health or lift your mood, you already know that…

Want to Cut Back on Meat?
Food

Want to Cut Back on Meat?

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN | March 26, 2023

The health benefits of a vegan diet are impressive. Studies have shown that replacing meat and/or dairy with fruits, vegetables,…

The New Rules for Drinking Wine
Food

The New Rules for Drinking Wine

Jeff Siegel | March 22, 2023

In this age of wine in cans, sweet red wine and Instagram wine ­parties, it’s difficult to believe that there…

Vitamin D Benefits
Wellness

Vitamin D Benefits

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | March 20, 2023

If you follow health news online, you’re likely to see an endless barrage of contradictory information on this crucial vitamin.…

The New Alzheimer’s Drug
Aging

The New Alzheimer’s Drug

Sarah Kremen, MD | March 20, 2023

Just two years after the aducanumab (Aduhelm) controversy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved another drug for Alzheimer’s…

Thyroid Eye Disease
Diseases & Conditions

Thyroid Eye Disease

Madhura A. Tamhankar, MD | March 20, 2023

If you have blurry vision and eyes that are red, dry, or watery, you might suspect anything from allergies to…

Smarter Eating
Nutrition

Smarter Eating

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | March 20, 2023

Protein Power for Pennies If you’ve got sticker shock at the grocery store, you are certainly not alone. Consumers are…

Choosing the Best Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever

Choosing the Best Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever

Chris Iliades, MD | March 20, 2023

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain and fever medications are the most common medications Americans take. Although there are many brand names, there…

The Miracle of Music in Alzheimer’s Disease
Aging

The Miracle of Music in Alzheimer’s Disease

Borna Bonakdarpour, MD | March 20, 2023

In the documentary “Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory,” Henry, an elderly man with Alzheimer’s disease, sits despondent,…

Stick to Your Health Goals
Nutrition

Stick to Your Health Goals

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | March 20, 2023

Most Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but, by this time of year, most of those goals have been abandoned. Two…

The Tastiest Health Tonic: A Cup of Tea
Nutrition

The Tastiest Health Tonic: A Cup of Tea

William W. Li, MD | March 20, 2023

Every day, people around the world drink an estimated 2 billion cups of tea, the beverage made from the leaves…

All About Hair Loss

All About Hair Loss

Antonella Tosti, MD | February 9, 2023

Hair loss affects tens of millions of people, but not all hair loss is the same. Bottom Line Health interviewed…

Medical Information You Understand

Medical Information You Understand

Charles B. Inlander | February 8, 2023

One of the most frequent complaints I hear from medical consumers is that they do not understand what their doctors…