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Low-Salt Diet May Increase the Risk of Heart Attack and Early Deaths

By Jenn Loro - May 28, 2016 09:33 AM EDT

New findings reveal that low-salt diet leads to a heightened risk of heart attacks, early deaths, and other types of cardiovascular diseases. But the American Heart Association disagrees and firmly maintains its recommendation of 1,500 milligrams of salt per day.

Heart Attacks Affect Younger And Fatter Americans

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 26, 2016 01:54 PM EDT

Heart attack patients are not only younger and more obese, but they are also more likely to have preventable risk factors, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study found.

Yoga Beneficial in Atrial Fibrillation Cases, Controls High Blood Pressure

By Dipannita - Mar 16, 2016 08:40 AM EDT

You must have heard a good deal about the benefits of regular yoga in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but research has also given it a thumbs-up in curing atrial fibrillation (AF) and high blood pressure.

Taking Hypertension Drugs at Night can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 25, 2015 03:54 PM EDT

The timing of when people take their hypertension drugs can affect their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study reported.

Now, A Vaccine for Hypertension In The Making

By Peter R - May 27, 2015 08:05 PM EDT

Researchers tested the DNA vaccine in rats to find that it lowered blood pressure for six months.

List of Common Everyday Foods That Contain Dangerously High Levels of Salt

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 05, 2015 06:56 PM EDT

New research shows that most food items have more than the normal levels of sodium, which leads to health problems.

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