News tagged with sodium levels
Simulated Mars mission reveals body's sodium rhythms
Clinical pharmacologist Jens Titze, M.D., knew he had a one-of-a-kind scientific opportunity: the Russians were going to simulate a flight to Mars, and he was invited to study the participating cosmonauts.
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Jan 08, 2013 |
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Skin and immune system influence salt storage and regulate blood pressure
High blood pressure is responsible for many cardiovascular diseases that are the leading cause of death in industrialized countries. High salt intake has long been considered a risk factor, but not every type of high blood ...
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Sep 08, 2012 |
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Menu labeling requirements lead to healthier options at chain restaurants
The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants. Listing calories, fat content, ...
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Jul 19, 2012 |
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Reducing salt and increasing potassium will have major global health benefits
Cutting down on salt and, at the same time, increasing levels of potassium in our diet will have major health and cost benefits across the world, according to studies published in BMJ today.
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Apr 04, 2013 |
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How much sodium are you eating? New online salt calculator sums it up
Canadians can track how much salt they're eating and identify the main sources of sodium in their diet using a new online Salt Calculator.
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Mar 11, 2013 |
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