Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways Headaches can be a sign of low sodium levels in the body.Confusion ...

In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

In older adults, low sodium often results from certain medications, kidney issues, or infections. Because multiple factors may contribute, treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. Sodium ...

Sodium is an essential mineral for your body, but many Americans consume too much. A low-sodium diet is often advised for conditions like high blood pressure or kidney disease. A study found that a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

A low sodium diet limits high sodium foods and beverages. Healthcare professionals typically recommend these diets to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Sodium is an ...

Bone broth can affect your blood pressure in different ways. Learn how the sodium content and natural peptides in bone broth affect your heart health.

We all have trouble dozing off now and then. And while you may attribute your insomnia to sipping coffee at night or a stressful day, it turns out there may be a more surprising culprit: Your salt ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I both have chronically low blood sodium levels, mostly around 132, but sometimes lower. It never reaches 135. This is of concern because sodium is essential for cell ...