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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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Natural Ways to Beat Migraine
Up to 40 million Americans, 75 percent of them women, suffer from migraine headaches. Symptoms can include throbbing head pain, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light...
Dry Eye Disease
Anyone with a television has heard of dry eye, thanks to decades of commercials for prescription dry-eye treatments. The condition is very common: Up to...
Ode to Chocolate: Food of Love and Health
February is National Chocolate Lovers Month as well as American Heart Month, a time when everyone needs to focus on their cardiovascular health, the leading...
New Screening Guidelines for Anxiety Disorders
In October, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new guidelines for anxiety screening in primary care. They now recommend anxiety disorder screening for...
The Surprising Roles of Zinc
Zinc, an essential nutrient that your body can’t make by itself, is involved with many different functions of the cells in your body. It’s important...
Positivity Protects Your Heart
We’ve all heard the expression, “It almost gave me a heart attack!” in response to shocking or frightening news. It turns out that this idiom...
Dear Bottom Line Health Readers
If you’re struggling to sleep, it could be time to change your diet. Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons reported in...
Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk
There’s increasing evidence that consistent physical activity can lower the risk of dementia. But not all exervise is the same. New research published in the...
Does Intermittent Fasting Work…Really?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular way to lose weight. In one way, we’re all intermittent fasters—we don’t eat while we are sleeping. But...
Avoiding Medical Debt
A recent poll found that more than 40 percent of Americans have health-care debt. Health-care debt is one of the leading causes of personal bankruptcy....
Let’s Talk Voice Disorders
Almost everyone has experienced a bout of hoarseness after singing along at a concert or cheering on a favorite sports team. It’s also not uncommon...
