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• Less Salt, More Potassium = Millions of Lives Saved

  Modest dietary changes would reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, studies confirm

• Salty Diet Might Help Trigger MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Studies found it activated cells in the immune system, resulting in form of MS in rodents

• Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart

  It beat a low-fat eating plan in helping high-risk people avoid cardiovascular problems

• Health Tip: Choose Low-Sodium Foods

  Even convenience fare includes healthier options

• Southern Diet Might Explain the 'Stroke Belt'

  Study found those who ate fried, salty foods and processed meats were more likely to have strokes

• Blacks Less Likely to Stick to High Blood Pressure Diet: Study

  But the good news is that the 'DASH' eating plan does help those who follow it

• Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study

  High intake may lead to rise in blood pressure, especially in overweight children

• Many Teens With High Blood Pressure Don't Get Needed Tests

  Fewer than 1 in 4 receives recommended screening for kidney disease, organ damage, study finds

• Long-Term Salty Diets Tied Again to High Blood Pressure

  But eating sodium-rich foods over the short term doesn't have the same effect, study suggests

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