Download our NEW Mobile App!
31 Main St, Van Buren, ME 04785 | Phone: (207) 868-2242 | Fax: (207) 868-2156 | Mon-Fri 8:00am - 7:00pm | Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm | Sun 10:00am - 3:00pm

Get Healthy!

Results for search "Salt / Sodium".

23 May

Sugar, Fat and Sodium on the Rise in Kids’ Breakfast Cereals, New Study Finds

Researchers analyze 1,200 ready-to-eat cereals and find increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium, and decreasing amounts of protein and fiber.

Health News Results - 13

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes, Tailored Treatment

Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new guidelines issued by America’s top heart health groups.

The guidelines call for early and more individualized treatme...

Pizza, Soup and Chicken Among Top Sources of Sodium for All Americans

These days Americans can agree on few things, but unfortunately, pizza, soup and chicken aren’t among them, a new study says.

Those three foods are some of the main sources of sodium for Americans of all racial and ethnic groups, contributing to high blood pressure and hea...

Too Little Dietary Salt Can Mean Trouble for Heart Failure Patients

It may seem counterintuitive, but a new study review suggests that consuming too little salt could be harmful to heart failure patients.

Doctors currently recommend a low-sodium diet to lower blood pressure and avoid fluid buildup and swelling, which can be common symptoms for heart failure. The condition develops when the heart muscle becomes too weak or stiff to effectively pump blood ...

Avoid These 15 Foods to Lower Your Salt Intake

Americans eat too much salt and more than a dozen favorite and convenience foods are largely to blame.

Nearly 90% of Americans exceed dietary guidelines for sodium intake, a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease.

Show All Health News Results