High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition affecting millions of people around the world. Many factors influence blood pressure, but diet—especially the amount of sodium you ...

Without sodium, you wouldn’t be able to survive. Nerves would fail to fire, muscles would not contract. But experts say most people consume far too much of it, increasing their risk of high blood ...

“Usually, when someone has high blood pressure, they are told to eat less salt,” said Layton. “But our research suggests that ...

Sodium may also have a role in the chronic inflammation in eczema that accelerates skin aging, and the skin naturally becomes ...

Angela Ryan Lee, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiology and internal medicine physician. She also holds board certifications from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the National Board ...

BEIRUT: Manakeesh, labneh and other high-sodium staples of the Lebanese diet may be responsible for high rates of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure in the country, according to a recent ...

Maggie Aime has over 25 years of experience in healthcare and as a nurse across specialties including oncology, kidney transplant, cardiology, and more. She leverages her rich healthcare experience to ...

What you eat matters when taking blood pressure medication. Foods can increase, lower, or counteract the effects of these drugs. Health asked experts which foods to avoid when taking blood pressure ...

Taking blood pressure meds? Experts explain which foods and drinks can interfere—and how to avoid common mistakes.

Dietary potassium plays a crucial role in preventing painful kidney stones by increasing urinary citrate and reducing calcium ...

Ultra-processed food consumption will boost young people’s risks of developing pre-diabetes and elevated blood sugar levels, according to new research. In a recently published study, scientists have ...