New York Becomes The First U.S. City To Warn Of Sodium Levels In Foods

New York Is The First U.S. City With Salt Warning On Restaurant Menus by Barbara Goldberg.  November 30, 2015. 

Sugar Vs. Salt: Which One Is The More Harmful For Blood Pressure?

Blood Pressure:  Sugar Worse Than Salt by Salynn Boyles.  Medpage Today.  December 12, 2014.

Nine Of 10 Kids Eat Too Much Salt; Salt Often Inside Store Foods

Nine Of 10 American Kids Eat Too Much Salt:  CDC.  WebMD News From HealthDay.  September 9, 2014.

Three Groups Of Researchers Using Different Methods Come To The Same Conclusion About Salt

Cutting Salt Slowly Could Prolong Half A Million Lives, Study Finds by Karen Keller.  ABC News.  February 11, 2013.

The researchers found that reducing salt consumption gradually over a decade could prolong the lives of up to 500,000 people by reducing risk of hypertension and heart disease.  The secret to accomplish this reduction is working with food companies to reduce the amount of salt put in commercial foods.  A salt industry objected saying that reductions of salt would harm people with diabetes and other conditions.

An Aging Brain and Blood Pressure

Memory Alert:  Even Slightly High Blood Pressure May Age Your Brain--And Even If You're Under 40.  Forbes  November 6, 2012.

University of California at Davis researchers have found that any blood pressure over 120/80 may be aging the brain with risks for memory problems and Alzheimer's.  The risk even extends to young people.  Regular blood pressure checks are recommend no matter the age.  Also The American Heart Association recommends eating less salt.