Nebulous FDA Guidance on Salt Has No Start Time

How much salt is too much? Salt can affect health by raising blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to heart failure and heart attack. Stroke, osteoporosis, fluid retention, kidney problems, and more are also connected with salt levels. Salt, … Continue reading

More Potassium and Less Sodium Might Save a Million Lives a Year

A study from China shows how important potassium is for cardiovascular health. Over 21,000 Chinese took part in a clinical trial to determine the benefits of adding potassium to the daily diet. The results show that adding potassium to the … Continue reading

You Are What You Eat, and So is Your Immune System

In the pandemic world, our immune system can mean the difference between being hospitalized or not. Many people caught coronavirus and never had any symptoms. Scientists conclude that the immune system is primarily responsible for the severity of coronavirus and … Continue reading

Waiting for a Stroke?

Blood pressure, the silent killer, is something all of us must track regularly. Why? Your ‘normal’ high blood pressure in the 120-139 range for systolic pressure increases your risk for stroke by 71% and for heart attack by 50% compared … Continue reading