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A diet high in salt and low in potassium may increase your risk of cognitive decline

A diet high in salt and low in potassium may increase your risk of cognitive decline

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Cognitive decline refers to the gradual decrease in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem solving. It’s a natural part of aging, but it can also be caused by various medical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It can also be caused by certain lifestyle choices, such as poor diet, …

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Muscle pain linked to vitamin D3 and statins; preference for salt and cardiovascular risk

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How Salt Lake County plans to tackle homelessness and improve long-term mental health

How Salt Lake County plans to tackle homelessness and improve long-term mental health

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Jean Welch Hill has spent years advocating for solutions to end homelessness and prevent gun violence. Now, as the new director of the Salt Lake County Office of Criminal Justice Initiatives, Hill will be on the front lines of this issue. Hill will be part of an ongoing push for more collaboration between city, county …

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The salt controversy

The salt controversy

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Is eating too much salt really harmful? Traditional medical advice and routine doctor visits may have convinced you that’s a definite “yes,” but the science is anything but uniform. So why isn’t this reflected in routine clinical practice? The salt controversy does more than raise questions about how much salt is too much; it points …

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The Huntsman Mental Health Institute in Research Park in Salt Lake City is pictured on Nov. 4, 2019. Jean Welch Hill, the Salt Lake County's new Criminal Justice Initiatives director, says the criminal justice system needs to focus more on rehabilitation than punishment.

How Salt Lake County plans to tackle homelessness and improve long-term mental health

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The Huntsman Institute for Mental Health at Salt Lake City Research Park is pictured November 4, 2019. Jean Welch Hill, Salt Lake County’s new director of criminal justice initiatives, says the criminal justice system needs to focus more about rehabilitation than punishment. (Steve Griffin, Deseret News) Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — …

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Large amounts of salty foods could double stress levels, study finds

Large amounts of salty foods could double stress levels, study finds

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Share on PinterestA recent European study showed that excessive salt intake doubled the peak stress response in mice. Design by MNT: Photography by Benjamin Torode/Getty Images & Milko/Getty Images Although the physical effects of excessive salt intake are well documented, scientists have not yet understood the impact of high salt intake on emotional well-being. A …

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