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Plastic microbeads, those tiny troublemakers found in the personal care products of the early 1990s to the late 2010s, wreak havoc on the environment. These minuscule bits, smaller than a sesame seed, escape the clutches of wastewater treatment plants, accumulating in oceans and rivers where they pose a threat to…

Salt and blood pressure do not go hand in hand. High amounts of salt in diet elevates blood pressure level and this is the reason why health experts and health agencies warn against the consumption of salt. Controlling blood pressure is crucial for overall cardiovascular health.

New research shows how your diet may also play a role in how well you age.

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High blood pressure is a “silent killer” because the symptoms often don’t show until the person develops complications such as stroke or heart attack. It is pervasive in Indonesia and the prevalence is on the rise.

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Taking just one extra gram of sodium per day can increase the likelihood of eczema flares by 22%.

Salt is a common ingredient that, in enough quantities, can wreak havoc on your gut health and damage your microbiome.

In late 2023, actor Brooke Shields suffered a seizure after “flooding” her body with water. Shields became dangerously low on sodium while preparing for her show by drinking loads of water. “I flooded my system and I drowned myself,” she would later explain. “And if you don’t have enough sodium…

Sprinkling salt into your morning glass of H20 is lauded as the latest wellness trend. Nutritionist Louise Pyne discovers if it lives up to the hype