While excessive sodium intake is often cautioned against, maintaining adequate levels is crucial for bodily functions. Low ...

Low blood sodium, medically known as hyponatremia, is a condition in which the concentration of sodium in the blood falls ...

Cutting out a teaspoon of salt from a diet everyday can lower blood pressure as much as most hypertension medications, a study published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...

Dr. Sudhir Kumar, senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has warned that three commonly prescribed ...

Low sodium or hyponatremia can be caused by everyday medicines like antidepressants and diuretics. Apollo doctor warns of hidden risks and prevention tips.

In a recent study, reducing dietary sodium demonstrated a blood pressure–reducing effect similar to that of a commonly used first-line antihypertensive medication. While sodium intake is known to ...

Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, ...

The effects of stress vary from person to person. Sodium, an essential nutrient, helps your body function by maintaining blood pressure and fluid levels, as well as supporting your muscles and nerves.

Registered dietitian and TODAY contributor Joy Bauer shares recipes that are low in sodium but packed with flavor.

If you have high blood pressure, you can help control it with a healthy diet that includes whole fruits, vegetables, whole ...

A low sodium diet limits high sodium foods and beverages. Healthcare professionals typically recommend these diets to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Sodium is an ...