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Rigorous studies showed that when salt consumption is reduced, blood pressure is just as likely to rise (~15%) as it is to decline (~18%). The other 70% of subjects had no change in their blood pressure when salt was reduced in their diets (1). Moreover, most recent research shows that significant reduction in dietary salt increased death events from cardiovascular disease, the very thing these regulations hoped to prevent.

It's flu season time, and it's time to get prepared. Typically, people go for their flu shots and try other remedies to keep them protected. Promising new research has come out showing that vitamin D may be another effective way to prevent getting flu symptoms.

Vitamins D2 and D3 are essential for the absorption of calcium in your gut, which aids bone growth and your immune and neuromuscular systems. Nearly half the US population is deficient in vitamin D, but too much can be dangerous. Learn more about IUs and bioavailability to select the best vitamin D supplement.

When are the best times to drink water? 1: First thing in the morning. You haven't had any hydration from sleeping. 2. Before you eat. Is your hunger mostly thirst? Sometimes it's hard for your brain to tell. 3: In between meals 4: Before and after exercise. (It just makes sense.) 5: When you're tired. Maybe that go-to cup of coffee should actually be water. 6: Two hours before you sleep. Hydrate your body, but also try to avoid the half-asleep stumble to the bathroom.

You may not know it, but magnesium is one of your best exercise buddies. You need it for energy, muscle recovery and better athletic performance.

While melatonin gets all the credit for better sleep, Magnesium is actually a powerhouse mineral that helps with a number of things -- including sleep. Plus, nearly 70% of Americans are magnesium deficient.