Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Salt substitutes can help lower blood pressure and the risk of heart attack, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. These include potassium-based salt substitutes sold in grocery stores and flavorings ...

Ever find yourself up late, stomach growling, and wondering if you should grab a snack? If you’re managing high blood pressure, salty favorites like chips or crackers aren’t doing you any favors.

Drinking beet juice may be helpful for people trying to improve their heart health, according to one study. Researchers found that drinking the juice twice daily lowered blood pressure in older adults ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...