Cutting salt isn't the only way to reduce blood pressure
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 13:07
in Health & Medicine
Most people know that too much sodium from foods can increase blood pressure. A new study suggests that people trying to lower their blood pressure should also boost their intake of potassium, which has the opposite effect to sodium...
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