Excess salt consumption is a known risk factor for developing high blood pressure ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | New research indicates that using salt substitutes – flavourful food additives with less sodium – instead of table salt could help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. An article published Feb.12 in the …
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The unlicensed workers use what they have to combat health fears in Uganda’s top salt-producing lake. A new law is supposed to offer protections. So far, little is on the way. LAKE KATWE, UGANDA | Edna Namara Global Press Journal Uganda | At first glance, the branches scratching the surface of Lake Katwe look …
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Even if you take blood pressure drugs ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Most people can significantly lower their blood pressure, even if they are already on blood pressure medication, if they cut down on salt by about a teaspoon a day, according to new findings published Nov. 11 in JAMA and presented …
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Kasese Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a 40 percent drop in salt production at Katwe-Kabatoro salt lake in Kasese district resulting from the current lockdown. The lockdown which came with a ban on the inter-district travels on both private and public transport means has affected the export of the …
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