Derek Burnett

Derek Burnett is a Contributing Writer at Bottom Line Personal, where he writes frequently on health and wellness. He is also a contributing editor with Reader’s Digest magazine.

Do Supplements for Focus Actually Help?
Supplements

Do Supplements for Focus Actually Help?

Derek Burnett | February 11, 2024

There are many supplements for focus available. However, a balanced diet may be better than any pill or number of pills.

Is Sleep Deficiency Bad for You?
Sleep

Is Sleep Deficiency Bad for You?

Derek Burnett | February 10, 2024

We live in a world where chronic sleep deficiency is treated like a badge of honor. It's very bad for us.

Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medications
Cardiovascular Disease

Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medications

Derek Burnett | January 13, 2024

If your doctor has prescribed one or more hypertension medications for you, you’re likely wondering about the best time of…

Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?
Cardiovascular Disease

Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?

Derek Burnett | January 12, 2024

What causes high blood pressure? Hypertension (as high blood pressure is also known) is a complex condition driven by multiple…

Blood Pressure Recommendations by Age
Cardiovascular Disease

Blood Pressure Recommendations by Age

Derek Burnett | January 11, 2024

When it comes to the possible causes of high blood pressure (hypertension), some are within our control (We call these…

Signs of Low Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Signs of Low Blood Pressure

Derek Burnett | January 10, 2024

For most people, their blood-pressure-related concerns have to do with hypertension, meaning blood pressure that is dangerously high. But some…

White-Coat Hypertension
Cardiovascular Disease

White-Coat Hypertension

Derek Burnett | January 9, 2024

Most people understand the importance of monitoring their blood pressure so they’ll know if they have hypertension and can treat…

Tricks to Lower Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Tricks to Lower Blood Pressure

Derek Burnett | January 8, 2024

If you’ve just learned that you have high blood pressure, you may feel a sudden sense of urgency and alarm,…

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure

Derek Burnett | January 6, 2024

When it comes to controlling your blood pressure, being mindful of what you put into your body is a crucial…

Blood Pressure Medications
Cardiovascular Disease

Blood Pressure Medications

Derek Burnett | January 5, 2024

Even after making lifestyle changes such as a low-sodium diet, exercising, and improved sleep patterns, many people continue to struggle…