New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more ...

While reducing your salt intake is considered one of the best ways to lower your blood pressure levels, scientists have now found a potentially more effective way of keeping hypertension in check by ...

High blood pressure continues to rise around the world. It now affects more than 30% of adults and stands as the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and early death. But behind this growing health ...

A study led by the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that adding more potassium-rich foods to your diet such as ...

Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are rich with antioxidants and potassium and research has found they can also ...

New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply reducing sodium intake.

Potassium is essential for the function of all cells in the body. Many foods, such as avocado, raisins, and yogurt, contain ...

New research suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply reducing sodium intake.

Early humans ate lots of fruits and vegetables, and as a result, our body's regulatory systems may have evolved to work best with a high potassium, low sodium diet." Melissa Stadt, PhD candidate ...

Instead of simply cutting sodium, scientists say boosting potassium—especially from foods like bananas and broccoli—may be a ...

Controlling dietary potassium by eating more bananas could be key to lowering blood pressure rather than just reducing sodium ...

Excess salt in the diet can lead the body to retain water, which adds pressure to blood vessel walls and may eventually cause ...