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Sprinkling salt substitutes on meals could add years to your life, according to new research, by addressing a ‘silent killer.’

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High blood pressure contributes to around half of all heart attacks and strokes in the UK

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a woman in my 40s, I've experienced a wide variety of diet fads come and go. One week I read it's bad to eat carbs. The next week, it's full-fat dairy products. I've seen articles that say I should only eat between certain hours of the…

Deli bal, or mad honey, from Nepal and Turkey comes from rhododendron, which contains grayanotoxins. When taken in small doses, mad honey can relax the body.

The study found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure.

The findings indicate potassium helps preserve heart health, but that women benefit more than men.

Researchers found that as intake of the mineral went up, blood pressure went down

The findings indicate potassium helps preserve heart health, but that women benefit more than men.

Lessons in lye

Having high blood pressure significantly increases your risk of other serious health conditions which could be life-threatening. A poor diet will directly impact this risk