Increased water activity leads to increased microbial risk and shortens shelf life. It can also affect protein solubility, ...

By: Esi-ife ArogundadeHypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition when the blood pressure in the blood vessels is continuously elevated. The more blood the heart pumps and ...

Sugar, salt, saturated fats, alcohol, and caffeine can all contribute to high blood pressure. Here are 12 foods to avoid (and ...

Seiler said that in ready meals and convenience foods — such as soups, dips, marinades, sauces, dressings and condiments — salt contributes to the taste development, preservation and consistency. The ...

Chronic hyponatremia—long viewed as symptomless—is now shown to disrupt brain chemistry and cause anxiety-like behaviors, ...

Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition-until recently.

New findings from a study of over 400,000 healthy adults indicate that even sodium levels within the high end of the normal ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Salt cravings are normal. Sodium, the primary mineral in salt, is essential for many ...

Hydration helps maintain blood volume and pressure, ensuring proper blood circulation Overhydration can lead to hyponatremia Dehydration decreases blood volume, causing sodium levels to rise and ...

Tel Aviv: People with higher sodium levels-- still within the normal range -- are more likely to develop high blood pressure and heart failure, but staying well-hydrated can help prevent these ...

A Bar-Ilan University study has found that individuals with sodium levels at the higher end of the "normal" range are significantly more likely to develop hypertension and heart failure ...

According to Dr Prabhu, whole grains like oats, quinoa, and barley not only provide fibre but also contain magnesium, which helps regulate sodium levels by supporting the sodium-potassium pump.