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.

Does Exercise Help My Brain Health?
Memory

Does Exercise Help My Brain Health?

Derek Burnett | February 16, 2024

Exercise and brain health have been conclusively linked. With aerobic exercise in particular being linked to improved brain health and cognition.

Should I Drink Coffee Before Bed?
Sleep

Should I Drink Coffee Before Bed?

Derek Burnett | February 15, 2024

Coffee before bed can interfere with sleep. If you're finding it difficult to function then you may want to consider reducing your caffeine use.

How Much Do Financial Advisors Cost?
Financial Advisers

How Much Do Financial Advisors Cost?

Derek Burnett | February 15, 2024

A major concern when seeking financial help is how much a financial advisor will cost. This depends on the fee model the advisor works under.

How to Get Deeper Sleep
Sleep

How to Get Deeper Sleep

Derek Burnett | February 14, 2024

There is no single right way how to get deeper sleep. It may take some experimentation before you wake up regularly feeling well-rested.

What Is a Financial Advisor?
Financial Advisers

What Is a Financial Advisor?

Derek Burnett | February 14, 2024

A financial adviser is one of several types of financial specialists that can advise you regarding your spending and investments to help grow your wealth.

How Does Cognitive Function Change with Aging?
Memory

How Does Cognitive Function Change with Aging?

Derek Burnett | February 13, 2024

Cognitive function changes with aging, but this does not need to be a steep decline with some aspect remaining the same or even improving.

What Is Brain Fog?
Memory

What Is Brain Fog?

Derek Burnett | February 12, 2024

Brain fog is a mental state rather than a condition. It gained attention during the Covid pandemic, but it has been linked with other conditions.

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.

How to Improve Your Concentration
Memory

How to Improve Your Concentration

Derek Burnett | February 9, 2024

Today's world is filled with distractions. That makes improving our concentration more important and challenging than ever.

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…