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·July 27, 2022·4 min read

Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia

Consuming a diet rich in ultra-processed foods like chips, cookies, deep-fried foods, and salty snacks were associated with a higher risk of developing dementia.

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·July 5, 2022·4 min read

Can an Electric Zap Trick Our Brains Into Reducing Our Salt Intake?

Researchers have developed a chop stick-like device that uses a weak electrical current to stimulate the tongue and enhance the taste of salt. The device could help to reduce dietary sodium intake by up to 30%.

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·November 11, 2021·5 min read

How Salt Affects Blood Flow in the Brain

A new study reveals salt intake decreases blood flow in the hypothalamus as neurons activate.

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·April 30, 2021·6 min read

Too Much Salt Suppresses Phagocytes

Too much salt can disrupt the energy balance of immune cells and prevent them from functioning correctly.

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·October 30, 2018·2 min read

How Salt Can Trigger Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports salt could be a possible trigger for inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Researchers report cells in a high salt environment show activation of the beta catenin/Wnt signaling pathway, a pathway previously implicated in disrupting regulatory T cells and triggering inflammation.