Sodium is an essential nutrient your body needs to function properly, so the real challenge is balance.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Excessive amounts of salt can have long-term health effects. (miniseries via Getty Images) Any chef will tell you that salt equals ...

Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have noticed that I gain weight after eating salted foods. Last night, I had a pasta dish that was salty. Upon awakening, all my fingers were swollen to a point of not bending.

Your body needs salt, or sodium, to function properly—keeping your body’s fluid levels balanced, blood pressure regulated and even nerves and muscles working as they should. The problem? Most ...

Reducing your daily salt intake can help support your blood pressure and overall heart health.<br>Credit: miniseries / Getty Images Eating too much salt can cause your body to retain extra water, ...

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A new study found that 82 per cent of Quebecers eat more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day — the maximum amount recommended by ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Eating less salt can reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart ...