Hypertension has been an established heart disease risk factor for decades. When blood flows at normal pressure, your vessels stay strong and flexible. Cranked up too high for a long period of time, ...

Sodium is an essential mineral the body uses to balance fluids and for muscle and nerve function. While sodium can be found in several foods, the most common source of the mineral is salt. The average ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read in a health journal that large amounts of sodium are unhealthy for one’s diet. The government standard is no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. If one’s health is not so good ...

Herbivores need salt to stay healthy and survive. Farm animals are usually given salt or mineral licks. Wild animals must find natural sources in their habitats. Some areas have enough sodium in ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in a health journal that large amounts of sodium are unhealthy for one’s diet. The government standard is no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. If one’s health is not so good ...

Boredom can cause cravings for salty foods. When you're dehydrated, you might crave salt because your body needs electrolytes. Sweating a lot, whether from exercise or heat, can make you crave salty ...

Mineral salts are key in livestock production. Sodium and Chlorine are very key minerals for proper water metabolism, nutrient uptake and transmission of nerve impulses. The need for Sodium and ...

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