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Can adding salt to water support hydration? Doctor explains when sodium can help

Read more to find out why adding salt can improve hydration!

Updated 25 days ago

Which is the best salt for regular consumption? Raipur-based oncologist explains

While there are many types of salts to choose from, the main ingredients remain the same, shares Dr Sharma.

Updated 55 days ago

Adding extra salt to every meal? Cardiologist warns why you should stop it

Often, salt shakers are on the table to add extra salt for taste, which is a bad habit!

Published 77 days ago

A dash of seasoning: How salt gave us the words salary, salad, saucer

A 2,500-year-old mural at the Mayan site of Calakmul in Mexico shows salt being traded. It is believed to have served as a form of money and a vital commodity here. The man in the broad-brimmed hat (likely made from vegetable fibre) was likely the buyer in this transaction. (Rogelio Valencia, Proyecto Arqueológico Calakmul via Louisiana State University)

Updated 100 days ago

Tip of the day: Consume less salt and avoid a bunch of health issues

Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much sodium can be bad for your health.

Updated 151 days ago

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