Cutting out a teaspoon of salt from a diet everyday can lower blood pressure as much as most hypertension medications, a study published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo created computational models — basically, specially programmed simulations — that ...

Newly published research shows that reducing one's sodium intake can be as effective as certain hypertension medications. "It’s hard for most people to avoid foods that are high in sodium, in part ...

Switching from a high-sodium diet to a low-sodium diet can significantly slash blood pressure in the majority of middle-aged and elderly adults, according to results from the CARDIA-SSBP crossover ...

An estimated 61.9 million U.S. adults are on blood pressure medication, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — but a new study published in the Journal of the American ...

A low sodium diet limits high sodium foods and beverages. Healthcare professionals typically recommend these diets to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Sodium is an ...

Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Stuffing has the potential to raise your blood pressure due to its high sodium content.Processed, boxed stuffing mixes often have particularly ...

Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition—until recently. A research team led by Professor Yoshihisa Sugimura, including Dr. Haruki Fujisawa, ...

Compare deli turkey and fresh turkey breast to see which offers more protein and less sodium for a healthier meal choice.