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Here are the easiest ways to reduce sodium intake. photo by DaGoaty on Flickr

Salt is difficult to avoid - especially since manufacturers add it to most foods to improve the taste. Here's how to modify your eating habits just a little bit & drastically reduce your salt intake.

There are many reasons your doctor may recommend a heart stent. I had a coronary stent procedure that opened up the narrowed places in my heart artery. Here's what I've learned after having a heart stent put in.

A normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. Here are little-known facts about high blood pressure or hypertension, plus some natural treatments for lowering your blood pressure.

High blood pressure is the Silent Killer that victimizes thousands every year. Your diet is often part of the problem. By eliminating excessive fat and salt and eating more fruits and vegetables you can lower your blood pressure and live a healthier life.

Following is a list of common ailments and the foods that can prevent them, if not cure them completely.

Do natural weight loss herbs like cayenne, ephedra, green tea, and hoodia actually work at helping you lose weight? Are they safe? Here's how they work, plus 2 that are safe, and 2 that are not.

Studies show that drinking wine can be beneficial to your health. Experts have gone back and forth over how beneficial wine is, as too much wine of course has negative effects. In moderation however, the health benefits of drinking wine are all good. Here is a summary.

There are literally hundreds of health-related myths and old wives tales. Fortunately, technology is catching up with most of these now, and their validity is being questioned. Here are some of the more common health myths debunked.

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It's important to get a stroke victim help within 3 hours. Here are 3 questions to ask someone you suspect has suffered a heart attack or stroke. Plus other signs of a stroke.