Sodium

How Much Salt Is Too Much? Hidden sodium In Packaged Foods And Its Impact On Heart Health

Salt is necessary for health, but too much of it is dangerous, especially for your heart. Reducing your salt intake—even by a small amount—can lead to significant improvements in blood pressure and overall heart health. Making conscious choices about what you eat, reading labels, and staying informed can go a long way toward protecting your heart for the long term.

Sep 12, 2025, 16:55 PM IST

Can higher sodium intake treat lightheadedness?

Lightheadedness while standing, known as postural lightheadedness, results from gravitational drop in blood pressure and is common among adults. 

Feb 11, 2019, 17:36 PM IST

Consuming less salt not a solution to lower your BP: Study

However, over the next 16 years, the researchers found that the study participants who consumed less than 2,500 milligrams of sodium a day had higher blood pressure than participants who consumed higher amounts of sodium.
 

Apr 26, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

Going for pizza with that diet soda? You aren`t alone

Think drinking diet soda helps? Think again as a new study has claimed that you may not be saving as many calories as you believe.

Sep 12, 2015, 10:45 AM IST