One of the critical components of keeping the heart healthy and avoiding complications of high blood pressure is monitoring salt use. Scientific studies and health authorities from all over the world ...

Olives are a source of healthy fat and antioxidants, but their sodium content can raise blood pressure and heart health risks ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frantic00/Getty Images Your body needs sodium to function properly, but most Americans consume about 48% above the recommended ...

Lowering salt in everyday foods could quietly save lives. Researchers found that modest sodium reductions in bread, packaged foods, and takeout meals could significantly reduce heart disease and ...

Sixty-year-old Mahatma Gandhi led his followers on his 240-mile "Salt Satyagraha"in 1930 to protest British Colonial regulations in India. This Salt March Statue is ...

The average American eats nearly 50% more sodium than recommended, raising long-term health risks. Here's how to cut back without sacrificing flavor. Faith Foushee CNET Contributor Faith Foushee is a ...