Keeping your heart healthy and controlling high blood pressure means watching your salt. Scientific studies show limiting ...

Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...

THE AMOUNT OF salt you should consume per day depends on your specific needs, Sherry says. Although salt is not pure sodium, ...

Most Americans consume more than the recommended amount of daily sodium. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that too much salt in the diet can harm your health. However, some ...

High blood pressure increases the risk for stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in Ohio. New blood pressure guidelines emphasize lifestyle changes to combat hypertension, a ...

But just how seriously you should monitor your salt consumption may depend on your current heart health and other cardiovascular risk factors, says Kainat Khalid, MD, a cardiologist at Jamaica ...

While most experts recommend cutting down on salt, some detractors question whether most people really need to be making their meals blander. We have a complicated relationship with salt. Our bodies ...

Salt has always been linked to high blood pressure, but scientists are now discovering that the real culprit may not be just the kidneys. A groundbreaking study from McGill University shows that too ...

Dr Venkat Subramaniam explains, “Many people underestimate how much salt they consume every day. Over time, this can lead to serious kidney issues such as stones, high blood pressure, and even impair ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have noticed that I gain weight after eating salted foods. Last night, I had a pasta dish that was salty. Upon awakening, all my fingers were swollen to a point of not bending.

If you or anyone you know has heart disease, you’ve probably heard the ubiquitous recommendation that people with heart problems should follow a low-sodium diet. The American Heart Association and the ...

A salty snack may seem harmless, but scientists are learning it can do more than raise your blood pressure. It might also affect your mental health. A new study has found that too much salt in the ...