How to Lower Sodium Intake: Why Most Salt Hides in Processed Foods
Learn how to reduce sodium intake by targeting the real source—processed foods—rather than just the salt shaker. Practical tips for reading labels and cooking at home.
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Why You Should Check Your Blood Pressure Regularly: Understanding the 'Silent Killer'
Learn why high blood pressure often has no symptoms, how uncontrolled hypertension damages organs silently, and when to schedule blood pressure checks to prevent heart disease and stroke.
How Much Salt Is Safe Per Day? WHO Sodium Limits and Reduction Tips
Learn the recommended daily salt intake from WHO, discover hidden sodium sources in processed foods, and get practical strategies to reduce sodium for better blood pressure control.
What Numbers Should You Track for Heart Health? A Practical Guide
A clear guide to understanding cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, and weight targets for cardiovascular disease prevention, with practical next steps.
When Should I Start Heart Health Screenings? An Age-by-Age Guide
Heart health screenings should start in your 20s with blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI checks. This guide explains what to test at each age and why early baseline numbers matter for preventing heart disease.
Which Heart Screenings Do You Need and When?
A practical guide to the key screenings for heart disease prevention—blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes tests—with timing recommendations based on age and risk factors.
Can Diet and Exercise Lower High Blood Pressure Without Medication?
Learn how lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can help manage high blood pressure, when they work best, and when medication may still be necessary.