Americans have a salt problem, consuming much more than the body needs for nerve and muscle function and maintaining a proper ...

We all know that too much salt is bad for us, but with this ingredient hidden in so many foods, how can we keep an eye on our ...

Swapping salt for salt substitutes enriched with potassium could help lower the risk of recurrent stroke and death, a new ...

“Reducing salt can help lower high blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart disease and potentially prevent kidney problems,” dietitian Samantha DeVito tells Yahoo Life. “When we eat too ...

The sodium in salt is considered a ‘villain’ because excessive intake is strongly linked to high blood pressure (hypertension ...

There’s also a risk of chronic kidney disease, plus osteoporosis due to calcium being lost in urination, and the World Cancer Research Fund has identified a link between certain high-salt foods, such ...

A half-cup serving of canned pineapple (in water) provides an excellent source of vitamin C, per the USDA. Vitamin C is a ...

To live healthier, start with the small stuff like using less salt and drinking water first thing in the morning.

Set, hut! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. But it's not just about big plays and bad calls, it's also a sodium tsuna ...

In January 2024 I stopped eating ultra-processed food altogether and have spent the last year learning more and more about ...

It is time we shift just a bit of our collective attention to the reality of children who live in our own cities and towns, ...