Tag: eating salt
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Doctors Explain 6 Things That Cause Swollen Ankles (And How to Fix It)
If you experience swelling in your legs and ankles, you may wonder what’s causing it. Usually, swollen ankles don’t mean there’s anything seriously wrong with you — it’s just your body’s way of saying you need more physical activity. Water and fluid retention often pool in the lower legs and ankles due to sitting for…
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Researchers Explain a Link Between Eating Salty Foods and Brain Health
A revolutionary Georgia State University study uncovered surprising new information about how salty foods affect the brain. The research focused on the relationship between neuron activity and blood flow deep within the brain. When neurons become activated, blood flow increases rapidly to the area. Known as neurovascular coupling, or functional hyperemia, this process occurs when…
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7 Ways to Use Himalayan Salt for Better Health
As you’ve probably guessed already, Himalayan pink salt gets its name from the fact that it comes from the Himalayan Mountain Range (commonly called The Himalayas). While the Himalayas span several countries in Asia, pink salt is mined in Pakistan’s Punjab region, from the Salt Range mountains. It’s called pink salt because of its rich,…