So, is there a connection? Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from the ...

You may already know that salt isn't good for your blood pressure, but did you know that cutting it out of your diet for even one week can significantly lower your blood pressure?

The average American eats nearly 50% more sodium than recommended, raising long-term health risks. Here's how to cut back without sacrificing flavor. Faith Foushee CNET Contributor Faith Foushee is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily.

The World health Organization recommends fewer than 5 grams of salt per day but estimates the average intake at more than twice that — 10.8 grams. In a new report, the organization said the world is ...

July 27, 2009 — Modestly reducing salt intake is associated with significant decreases in blood pressure in blacks, Asians and whites, according to the results of a randomized, double-blind, crossover ...

Salt, scientifically known as sodium chloride, plays a pivotal role in flavouring our meals and preserving food. However, as per insights from the Harvard School of Public Health's The Nutrition ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is now increasingly being diagnosed in Indians in their 20s and 30s. But nearly half of those affected are unaware of their condition, leading to episodes like ...

Health Minister launches a training manual in Karnataka to guide healthcare workers on reducing salt intake and preventing non-communicable diseases.