In addition to raising blood pressure, too much salt in the diet can have other detrimental effects on the heart, including damaging the inner layer of blood vessels and altering the body’s hormonal and inflammatory response. Following the DASH diet, choosing lower-sodium versions of commonly eaten foods, and skipping the saltshaker can help people eat less salt. To boost flavor without salt, options include salt-free herb and spice blends, lemon or lime zest or juice, and flavored vinegars.
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Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 have experienced lingering effects like low energy and brain fog. Could gastrointestinal problems be another aftereffect of the virus?
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A new study finds that many people with obesity avoid exercising because they fear their weight makes injury more likely. But everyone, at every weight, can find ways to exercise safely, confidently, and joyfully.
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Everyone has moments when their brain feels like it’s gone haywire. When these racing thoughts take over the mind can’t stay focused, feeding into a cycle of anxiety. But there are things you can do to break this cycle and regain control.
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Loneliness boosts risk for many health problems, and can even contribute to an early death. Many people find it hard to reach out to make new friends, but there are strategies that can help.
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The COVID-19 pandemic affected children's developing social skills. Many children either didn’t learn the skills they need to make friends — or those skills got rusty. Here are some ways parents can help.
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Therapies using an electric current for brain stimulation are not new, but marketing devices for home use is a relatively recent phenomenon. While claims include better energy, focus, mood and more, current evidence doesn't support this and the FDA hasn't cleared these devices.
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