Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've likely heard of sweet tooths, but perhaps you're more of a salt lover. And who can blame you? Salt can make a boring dish ...

Salt may affect more than blood pressure. A neuroscientist explains how it helps the brain send signals and control thirst.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Published in The American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology, the study explored why some foods have a greater impact on ...

How much salt is too much salt? Unfortunately, it's most likely the amount you're consuming. A new study published Monday in the journal JAMA found that cutting one teaspoon of salt a day results in a ...

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and greatly ...

When it comes to lowering blood pressure through diet, there's a hyperfocus on sodium. It's worth taking this advice with more than a grain of salt: The American Heart Association notes that cutting ...

A commonly missed factor is dehydration. When the body lacks enough water, sodium concentration rises, forcing the heart to ...

For years, salt has carried most of the blame for high blood pressure. People stopped adding extra salt to meals, switched to ...