Cutting back on sodium is crucial to treating heart disease, but most heart patients aren't able to limit their salt intake, a new study finds.
On average, people with heart disease consume more than double the daily recommended amount of salt, researchers report.
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Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce high blood pressure in older adults, a new study has found.
Older adults who use a salt substitute are 40% less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to those who use regular salt, according to findings pu...
Folks who habitually add an extra sprinkle of salt to their meals are doing no favors for their kidneys, new research confirms.
The finding held even after researchers accounted for other health issues, such as being overweight, not exercising or smoking and/or drinking....
Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows.
Investigators said theirs is one of the largest studies ever to include people taking high blood pressure meds in a look at the effect of reducing...
Put down the saltshaker -- especially if you're at risk of type 2 diabetes.
While the condition brings to mind the need to avoid sugar, a new study links it to frequent salt consumption.
“We already know that limiting salt can reduce the risk of cardiovascular di...
It's time to turn your clocks back this Sunday, and a leading group of sleep experts want that return to standard time to be permanent.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has issued a new position statement recommending the elimination of seasonal time changes...
As many as 1 in 3 people who fall ill with COVID-19 will develop long COVID, with symptoms that can persist for months or years, a new study estimates.
Nearly half of participants (47%) in a large-scale U.S. Census Bureau survey said they had been infected with COVID-19 ...
Instead of adding salt to their meals, older adults can use spices to give their food more zip and keep their blood pressure under control, new research suggests.
"We were working specifically with a population of older adults to see if we could reduce the amount of salt...
Folks who are determined to shed some pounds in the New Year face a bewildering array of fad diets and quickie weight-loss schemes.
Americans in the prime of their lives are worried about the pounds they packed on during the pandemic and plan to do something about it in the new year, a new Harris Poll/HealthDay survey finds.
Nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults (63%) plan to change up their diet ...
China and the United States are super powers of salt consumption.
The two world leaders emerged with the highest salt levels in processed meat and fish products among five countries assessed in a new study.
High salt levels in food is a major cause of high blood pr...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it is lowering the recommended levels of sodium in processed, packaged and prepared foods.
The goal of the new, voluntary guideline is to help reduce Americans' average sodium intake from 3,400 milligrams (mg...
People with high blood pressure that doesn't respond to treatment may have more success by following the DASH diet and joining a supervised diet and exercise program, a new study suggests.
DASH is short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension -- a regimen rich in fru...
Want to be good to your ticker?
Load up on veggies -- especially beans, Italian researchers recommend.
They've published a comprehensive review of research on eating habits and heart disease that provides consistent evidence that eating less salt and animal protein...
The eating habits of most American adults aren't in line with dietary guidelines that can reduce the risk of cancer, a new study finds.
Researchers examined data from nearly 31,000 U.S. adult participants in the annual National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
It's consistently rated high among diets for all-around health, and a new report finds the DASH diet is all-around good for your heart, too.
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) regimen is designed to lower high blood pressure, but this new research shows t...
More than half of the food Americans eat is "ultra-processed" -- and it's making them sick.
Higher consumption of these highly processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a new study, and yet they account for 58%...
Even after suffering a stroke, many Hispanic Americans still have uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure or other conditions that raise their risk of a repeat one, a new study finds.
The study involved 404 Hispanic adults with a history of stroke or "mini-stroke," wh...
For people who have livedoid vasculopathy, which causes painful ulcers on the feet and lower legs, new research may bring newfound hope.
The disease is a rare medical mystery with no known cause and no commonly accepted cure, according to researchers who outlined the cas...
Reducing sodium intake by any amount can lower blood pressure over the long term -- and may benefit everyone, including people with normal blood pressure, new research shows.
While the link between consuming less-salty foods and lower blood pressure is well establis...
No matter how many medications you take, eating a healthy diet, not smoking and getting plenty of exercise will help keep you alive, a new study finds.
"We've long known about the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. The results from our study underscore the importan...
Want to fend off high blood pressure? New research adds to the pile of evidence showing that living healthy can help you avoid hypertension.
The study included nearly 3,000 Black and white U.S. adults, aged 45 and older, who didn't have high blood pressure at the st...
Whether you're stopping at a casual fast-food place or sitting down to eat in a full-service restaurant, eating out is an easy way to fill up when you're hungry. But those meals may not deliver much nutritional value, a new study suggests.
The researchers found that...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor for stroke, heart disease and other dangerous conditions, but it offers no early warning signs. That's why it's so important to have your pressure checked regularly.
You can take preventive steps to keep it in li...
If you often feel bloated after a meal, don't be too quick to blame high-fiber foods. The real culprit might surprise you.
Your gut may be rebelling because you're eating too much salt, a new study suggests.
"Sodium reduction is an important dietary inter...
About two-thirds of Americans have taken steps to cut back on salt, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation.
This often starts with comparing labels and choosing foods -- from soups to canned veggies -- with less sodium. Here are four more...
As if you needed any more proof that fruits, vegetables and whole grains are good for you, a new study finds they may cut your chances of heart failure by 41%.
Conversely, the so-called Southern diet, which focuses on meats, fried and processed foods and lots of ...
A long-running study questions the conventional wisdom that a healthy diet may help ward off dementia.
European researchers followed more than 8,200 middle-aged adults for 25 years -- looking at whether diet habits swayed the odds of being diagnosed with dementia. In...
Young adults who eat a heart-healthy diet may also be protecting their brain in middle age, a new study suggests.
It included more than 2,600 participants who were an average age of 25 at enrollment and followed for 30 years. They were asked about their eating habits...
Fast food fans today are ordering off menus that have grown more apt to make them fat.
Portion sizes have risen dramatically over the past three decades at the most popular fast food restaurants in the United States, a new study has found.
As a result, the ...
Every five years, the U.S. government updates its dietary guidelines based in part on new research, but always with the goal of disease prevention.
The 2015-2020 guidelines stress the need to shift to healthier foods and beverages. Although research links vegetables ...
For many, the start of the new year signals the start of a new diet. But what's the best way to eat if you want to lose weight?
For overall healthy eating, the best diet plan is the Mediterranean diet, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual diet re...