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Here's how to avoid common exercise myths.

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We live in an age when misinformation is a part of our daily lives. Whether you read a social media post touting a "life-changing" new workout or see a billboard for a "miracle" weight-loss supplement, it can become hard to distinguish fact from fiction.

Fitness trainers, Reign Total Body Fuel athletes, and husband and wife duo Natalie Eva Marie and Jonathan Coyle know this all too well over the course of their fitness journeys, they tried every fad diet and trending workout.

"We've done it all," says Coyle, who is a master trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). "But what doesn't get talked about a lot is everybody's body is different."

As they've charted their path through the fitness world, Marie and Coyle have learned much the hard way and now their goal is to help others avoid the trial-and-error process by debunking some of the most common myths.

Tailoring your diet to your fitness goals can help improve your fitness performance.

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Nutrition is equally as important as exercise for supporting your overall health, and your diet plays a key role in helping you hit your goals in the gym, too. Skimping on nutrition can compromise your workout performance and cause fatigue, according to the Mayo Clinic.

"Your nutrition has to be dialed in, and it has to complement what you're doing in the gym or else it just doesn't work," says Marie, who is a former WWE wrestler and lead trainer and founder of NEM FIT. "You're not going to see the results, and you have to take into consideration what is happening inside your body."

For example, if building muscle is your goal, you'll want to focus on getting enough protein each day. Whereas if your goal is to build endurance, you'll need to ensure your body is fueled up with carbs.

Another nutrition tip Coyle and Marie recommend is switching out your caffeinated sodas, syrupy coffee or sugary energy drinks for a Reign Storm. The sugar-free drink is packed with vitamins A, B, C and zinc, and it tastes delicious. Plus, it contains 200 milligrams of plant-based caffeine along with green tea extract, panax ginseng and guarana, all of which are known for their naturally energy-boosting properties.

Consuming caffeine before a workout has been linked to enhanced physical performance and cognitive function, according to a 2018 Nutrients review. So next time you head to the gym, leave some room in your gym bag for a Reign Storm to help you make the most out of your workout.

Natalie Eva Marie opts for a quick 30 to 45 minutes of high-intensity interval training because she knows that's what works for her body.

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Have you ever tried a workout program after hearing about someone else's results, only for it to not yield the same results for you? Lots of people have (the entire fitness influencer industry is built around it, after all), which is why Coyle emphasizes the importance of finding what works best for you when it comes to diet and exercise.

Case in point: Coyle and Marie work out very differently. While Marie opts for a quick 30 to 45 minutes of high-intensity interval training, Coyle takes his weight training slow and does low-intensity cardio so he can check his emails while he exercises, which means he's usually at the gym for over two hours. But that doesn't mean one of their workouts is more effective than the other it's just what works for their bodies and lifestyles.

In fact, a small June 2020 study in the Journal of Physiology that followed 42 pairs of healthy twins found people's physiques reacted differently to the same exercise and that the right exercise program differs from person to person. So don't sweat it if your results don't match those of that TikTok influencer you admire whatever workout they're praising might not be the right approach for your body.

Stretching, foam rolling, massage therapy, hydration, compression and cold therapy are all ACM-recommended forms of recovery.

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After a sweaty workout, all you want to do is relax but skipping your post-workout recovery isn't a good idea. Giving your body time to recuperate after you work out is essential to preventing injuries and allowing your muscles to rebuild themselves, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

"One of my biggest regrets is that when I was younger I didn't take my recovery after working out as seriously, like I would never want to stretch," Marie says. "I always thought, 'Why? It's boring and it's not going to do anything for you.' But it's been proven now that your recovery is essential for longevity."

Not sure what effective recovery looks like? Stretching is always a good place to start, and the ACSM also recommends foam rolling, massage therapy, hydration, compression and one of Marie and Coyle's favorites: cold therapy (they swear by cold plunges). If you're feeling too drained to do a full recovery routine, Marie and Coyle suggest cracking open a Reign Storm for an energy boost. Your muscles will thank you for the extra TLC.

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HOME WORKOUTS CAN be bland, uninspired rounds of the same few bodyweight exercises if you don't put effort into your plan. You've made the commitment to keeping your fitness routine going strong when you aren't training with a whole gym's worth of equipmentso why not make that sweat just as worthwhile? You're a Men's Health MVP. You know there's a better way.

All you need for this muscle-building, fat-burning workout program is a set of dumbbells and an adjustable bench. If you have those pieces of gear at home, you're set for this whole program. There are three separate full-body splits (Workouts A, B, and C), which means you'll be able to hit every muscle group for a well-rounded routine. You'll perform each of these workouts once per week, with at least one rest day between each session so you can recover for the next one.

The key here is following the directions and putting forth max effort. The order in which you perform the exercisesalong with the number of reps for eachallows the same pair of dumbbells to challenge each muscle equally, so you won't need a whole rack of weights. The program is composed of supersets. You'll perform the first pair with a minute of rest between the movementsbut the second superset of each workout will be performed back-to-back with no rest, pushing the pace to ramp up your heart rate while you challenge your muscles.

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TODAY'S TOP GYMS are thriving, thanks to supportive communities, innovative training, and environments (and equipment!) that help everyone build strength and have fun. Finding the country's best gyms was no easy task. We started by polling our staff, our advisory board, and the trainers in our Strength in Diversity Initiative. Our internal team then evaluated each gyms equipment and training methodologies. These ten picks (plus one special bonus) are the best of the best.

Where: Smyrna, Georgia

There are group fitness classesand then theres Team Training at

Team Training workouts often open with what Finao Fit owner Denzell Jones calls a hot start, a light-speed circuit that swiftly skyrockets your heart rate (and gets you focused!). Do 20 kettlebell swings, then place a miniband around your knees and do 10 lateral shuffles in each direction. Repeat for 4 or 5 sets, resting minimally between them.

Where: Various locations in Maryland and Virginia

Jared Ciner, C.P.T., was a part-time trainer who worked a day job as a support counselor for people with disabilities when he noticed that his clients didnt have the tools they needed to gain muscle and strength. So more than ten years ago, he founded Spirit Clubthe gym now has eight locationswhich specializes in training those with physical and developmental disabilities. For a lot of people looking to benefit from fitness, the most effective way working out is going to impact them is by using exercises as a way to practice day-to-day lifestyle ac- tivities, says Ciner. That means moves like the cable chop, which mimics the motion you make to put on your seat belt in a car.

The stepup, which has you place one foot on a box and then simply step onto it, is a quintessential Spirit Club moveand one you can always adjust. Start with an 18-inch box. Want more quad burn? Bump it up to a 24-inch box. Nagging knee pain? Switch to a 10-inch box. Do 2 or 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps per leg at all heights.

Where: Austin, Texas

Texas powerhouse The Kollective wants you to rethink your gym experience. Youll love the training space, which includes a robust cardio area, with rows of curved and automated treadmills, and a full 100-yard turf field. In the weight room, youll find next-gen cable machines that blend magnetic resistance with force plates that track the pressure youre pushing into the floor. Theres also a full recovery floor (think saunas and cold plunges)and a coworking space for those WFH days.

Boost your sauna recovery to the next level by taking a sip of water before you enter. Hold it in your mouth, says trainer Eric Rakofsky, to focus on breathing through your nose the whole time.That nasal breathing will help cool the air as it enters your system, critical in the ultrahot sauna. Aim to hit the sauna for two or three 20-minute sessions a week.

Where: Salt Lake City

What began as a garage-style indoor- climbing co-op in 1989 has morphed into the most complete climbing facility in the nationand a place that will challenge far more than your grip strength. Rock-climbing, rope-climbing, and bouldering walls remain the centerpieces at Front Climbings three locations. But conquering the wall here means training for more than the wall.

You can limber up on some days with yoga, build catlike reflexes with jujitsu, and pack on raw strength in the fully equipped weight room. Its a one-stop shop for all your fitness needsand itll transform you into a rock climber, too.

The underrated secret to killer core strength (and serious gains on the wall as well) is the mixed-grip pullup. To do it, grasp a bar with your left hand using an over- hand grip and with your right hand using an underhand grip. Tighten your abs and pull your chest to the bar. Lower. Do 2 sets per side, aiming for 6 to 8 reps.

Where: Various Locations

For all of Planet Fitnesss faults (were not fans of the lunk alarm), the budget chain (just $10 per month) blends easy-to-use equipment with a friendly atmosphere to keep beginners coming back. To some, the lack of barbells prevents major gains, but to novice gymgoers, the racks of dumbbells and smartphone-friendly weight machines (each has a QR code that teaches you how to use it) offer a solid muscle- building sweat. And PF is always innovating: Over the summer, teens could sign up for free.

Take on this all-machines circuit when you need a speedy workout. Start with 10 to 12 reps of seated rows, then do 10 to 12 reps of chest presses. Finish with 10 to 12 leg-press reps. Rest 30 to 60 seconds between moves; complete 3 rounds for a stealthy total-body burn.

Where: Various Locations

Thanks to an initiative that added stations with compression boots, massage guns, and cryotherapy chairs to most locations, Life Time now offers high-quality recovery options to match its high-quality strength equipment. Its perfect training/recovery balance.

Where: Los Angeles

The ideal hotel-gym experience, the Dream moves past basic dumbbells-and-treadmills setups to include a full squat rack, a punching bag, and a VersaClimber.

Where: Missouri City, Texas

Imagine Disneyland as a gym and you have Alphaland, a 30,000-square-foot space that features three full gym areas, two basketball courts, and outdoor running slides to simulate hill runs.

Where: Los Angeles

Just Train HQ aims to be more than the state-of-the-art functional-fitness space it is, combining nutrition classes with workshops on different fitness modalities (including CrossFit) for a holistic fitness experience.

Where: Mount Vernon, New York

Mount Vernon Barbell is a gritty strength-focused gym that mixes bodybuilding gear with specialized equipment for bench-press and squat max-outsin addition to five Atlas stones and a yoke for strongman training.

Where: New York City

Mens Healths own gym, optimized for video shoots and filled with the latest gear from Life Fitness, opened in the fall. Expect to see plenty of content from here, with special video workouts and Q&As, regular guest trainers, and much more!

This article originally appears in the December 2023 issue of Men's Health.

Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., is the fitness director of Men's Health and a certified trainer with more than 10 years of training experience. He's logged training time with NFL athletes and track athletes and his current training regimen includes weight training, HIIT conditioning, and yoga. Before joining Men's Health in 2017, he served as a sports columnist and tech columnist for the New York Daily News.

Cori Ritchey, NASM-CPT is an Associate Health & Fitness Editor at Men's Health and a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. You can find more of her work in HealthCentral, Livestrong, Self, and others.

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Youve seen the mens rankings now its time to take a look at the women.

As always, the field at this years Dubai Fitness Championship is stacked with Games athletes, making a podium, or even a top-five finish, extremely difficult. So, we broke down the competitors and divided the women into two main groups: Podium Picks and Dark Horses.

For quick reference, the athletes listed under the Podium Picks section are our choices of athletes who will contend for a spot on the podium. Since more than three names are on the list, not all the athletes in this section can land on the podium.

Athletes listed in the Dark Horses section are athletes we expect to perform better than many in the community believe. These athletes could be fighting for a top-five or top-10 finish.

Lets begin.

Podium Picks

Karin Frey: Frey dominated the competition en route to a victory in Dubai in 2022, taking first with a 120-point lead over second place Matilde Garnes.

Since she is competing against many of the same women as last year, she has a solid chance to win a second straight championship if she has maintained her level of fitness.

Emily Rolfe: The Canadian lost the tiebreaker for 2nd last year, finishing in third overall.

Dubai is well known for its interesting long-distance endurance events, where Rolfe is always a favorite. Also, with the absence of Matilde Garnes and Jamie Simmonds this year, Rolfe should be able to rack up more points against the field.

Emma Tall: When Tall last competed in Dubai in 2019, she finished sixth overall and won the weekends first event. Three of the women in front of her that year are legends of the sport: Sam Briggs, Jamie Simmonds, and Sara Sigmundsdottir. And it just so happens that none of them are competing here this year.

Tall looks to be in the best shape of her career, just in time to make a statement in Dubai. She is coming off of a career-best 11th-place overall finish at the Games, where she had six top-10s.

Jacqueline Dahlstrm: In 2021, Dahlstrm was only 19 points away from finishing third place in Dubai. She won one event, landed in the top five in four others, and didnt have a single finish outside the top 10.

Two of the women who finished in front of her that year are CrossFit Games champions (Laura Horvath and Sam Briggs), and none of the four who beat her are competing this year.

Dahlstrm might surprise a lot of people this weekend.

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At a Glance

Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Blood pressure is considered high when systolic readings (the top number, the pressure when blood is pumped out of the heart) are consistently over 130 mm Hg or diastolic readings (the bottom number, between heartbeats when the heart is filling with blood) are 80 mm Hg or higher.

Although sodium is crucial to the human body, too much contributes to high blood pressure. The sensitivity of blood pressure to sodium, however, varies from person to person. This makes it difficult to determine what counts as a healthy amount of sodium in someones diet. Also, most studies of low-sodium diets have excluded people taking blood pressure-lowering medications. So, it isnt clear how much reducing sodium intake would affect people taking these medications.

An NIH-funded research team led by Dr. Deepak Gupta at Vanderbilt University Medical Center studied the effect of dietary sodium on blood pressure in 213 people, ages 50-75 (65% women and 64% Black). Participantswith both normal and high blood pressures were enrolled between April 2021 and February 2023 in Chicago, Illinois and Birmingham, Alabama. Some were taking medication to control their high blood pressure.

The participants were randomly assigned to a high- or low-sodium diet for a week. Those on the high-sodium diet added 2,200 mg of sodium per day to their usual diets. Those on the low-sodium diet were provided with a weeks worth of low-sodium meals, snacks, and beverages. The diet provided an average of 500 mg of sodium per day.

The researchers measured participants blood pressures after a week. Then the participants switched to the other diet for a week, and their blood pressures were measured again. Blood pressures were averages of measurements taken over 24 hours during normal daily activities. The results appeared in JAMA on November 11, 2023.

Nearly 75% of participants had lower systolic blood pressure on the low-sodium diet than on the high-sodium diet, with an average drop of 7 mm Hg. Compared with their usual diets, 72% of the participants had lower systolic blood pressure on the low-sodium diet, with an average drop of 6 mm Hg. The effect of dietary sodium didnt depend on whether a person had high blood pressure to begin with. It also wasnt affected by whether they were on medication for high blood pressure.

These reductions in blood pressure could have significant health benefits. The findings support lowering dietary sodium to reduce blood pressure. The effect of the low-sodium diet was like that of a common first-line medication for high blood pressure. The results also suggest that less sodium could help a wide range of people, including those who are already taking blood pressure-lowering medications.

Just as any physical activity is better than none for most people, any sodium reduction from the current usual diet is likely better than none, Gupta says.

by Brian Doctrow, Ph.D.

References:Effect of Dietary Sodium on Blood Pressure: A Crossover Trial. Gupta DK, Lewis CE, Varady KA, Su YR, Madhur MS, Lackland DT, Reis JP, Wang TJ, Lloyd-Jones DM, Allen NB. JAMA. 2023 Nov 11:e2323651. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.23651. Online ahead of print. PMID:37950918.

Funding:NIHs National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS); American Heart Association.

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Nearly a million social media posts have helped spread misinformation about alternative proteins and vegan diets, according to a new report.

The analysis of 285 million social media posts identified around 948,000 containing misinformation, mostly on X (formerly known as Twitter). The posts sowed doubt about the benefits of plant-based food and helped to greenwash and health-wash meat and dairy products.

Most of the engagement with the content came through a handful of rightwing commentators and politicians. These include former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, senior editor of conservative news site the Daily Wire Cabot Philips, and author of The Carnivore Diet Shawn Baker.

Some of the posts are the work meat and dairy interests. We traced online attacks on alternative proteins and posts that exaggerate the benefits of meat and dairy directly to industry and its representatives, Maddy Haughton-Boakes, senior campaigner at Changing Markets Foundation, which produced the report, said in a statement.

Hundreds of millions of animals are killed for food everyday. Scientific evidence clearly shows that this enormous industry has a huge impact on the environment.

Meat and dairy production is the largest source of global methane emissions, accounting for 32 percent. Grazing land and growing feed crops for animals occupies 77 percent of global agricultural land. As a result, it is the biggest driver of habitat destruction.

Producing food sustainably requires a widespread shift to plant-based diets, particularly in high-income, high meat consumption countries. But the Changing Markets report shows that social media is a hotbed of denial of this fact.

The majority of the misinformation posts (78 percent) pushed narratives that disparage vegan diets and plant-based alternatives to animal products. One narrative is that alternative protein products are unhealthy or have a worse environmental and climate impact.

Posts also sowed doubt about the scientific evidence for meat and dairys environmental harms. Almost half the posts linked dietary change to conspiracy theories claiming that climate action and dietary change are part of a plan by the global elite to weaken humanity and maintain control.

The remaining 22 percent of posts analyzed promoted animal products as healthy and environmentally friendly. They exaggerate meats health benefits and claim it is nutritionally superior to plant proteins.

But studies show that whole foods plant-based diets are healthy and reduce the risks of various diseases, including some types of cancer and heart disease. Meanwhile, eating red and processed meat has been linked to increased risks of such diseases.

Greenwashing posts pushed the idea that cows can be carbon neutral through being grazed regeneratively. Regenerative grazing proponents claim that it can sequester enough carbon in soils to offset methane emissions from cattle. But the evidence shows this is not true, including a new paper in Nature.

Changing Markets had expected to find more posts promoting meat and dairy. It was surprising to see the focus being so much on attacking plant-based alternatives, Haughton-Boakes told Plant Based News. [P]lant-based alternatives are seen as not only a rival to conventional meat and dairy but have become a focal point for misinfluencers seeking to challenge progress on climate change as well as social shifts labelled as woke.

Haughton-Boakes added that many of the narratives they found use alternative proteins as a symbol of the climate hoax' and an attack on personal freedoms and masculinity.

The meat and dairy industries are already actively trying to downplay their impact on the climate and environment. They also promote their products as essential for a healthy diet.

A Guardian investigation revealed that the US beef industry is building an army of influencers and citizen activists to counteract the science on the issue. Meanwhile, there is a pro-meat communications project run by Frank Mitloehner at the University of California, Davis, which receives meat industry funding. His research is often cited in misinformation posts.

The report found that a number of misinfluencers willingly disseminate industry messaging and amplify misinformation. Just 50 social media accounts are particularly influential in that regard. They tend to hold apparent positions of professional influence such as being doctors or media personalities.

Figures such as Shawn Baker, Tucker Carlson, Dr Loupis, and Cabot Philips are prolific producers of posts disparaging alternative proteins. Many of them are associated with alt-right ideologies and promote conspiracy theories.

Some of those that push the disparaging narratives also engage in health-washing and greenwashing of meat and dairy, the report said. The accounts that focus on this kind of messaging are less likely to post conspiracy theories, according to the report. Instead they exaggerate meat and dairys health benefits while ignoring any health risks associated with them.

The report notes that it isnt possible to prove how much the misinformation on social media influences political decisions. But it warns that it is contributing to a general inertia against regulating big meat and dairy for their outsized climate and wider environmental impact.

It cites several examples of governments apparently leaning into the polarizing and misleading debates on animal products and alternative proteins. One is UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announcing he was scrapping a non-existent meat tax. Another is Italys recent ban on cell-cultured meat. Meanwhile, the Netherlands has recently seen political wins for the far-right, which embraces conspiracy theories relating to efforts to tackle the countrys nitrogen crisis by cutting farmed animal numbers.

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In the realm of Alzheimers disease research, a significant milestone has been achieved with the publication of a detailed study titled Diets Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimers Disease: History and Present Understanding.

This comprehensive review sheds light on how dietary choices influence the risk of developing Alzheimers disease, offering valuable insights for both the public and healthcare professionals.

The study meticulously examines the connection between diet and Alzheimers risk. It highlights the benefits of plant-based diets, like the Mediterranean diet and traditional diets in China, Japan, and India. These diets, in contrast to the Western diet, have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimers.

A disturbing trend is noted where countries transitioning to a Western diet see an increase in Alzheimers rates. This diet, characterized by high consumption of saturated fats, red meat, processed meats, and ultra-processed foods high in sugar and refined grains, is identified as a key risk factor.

The study emphasizes the role of meat, especially red meat, in elevating dementia risk through various factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and oxidative stress. This correlation is a critical finding, shedding light on specific dietary elements that contribute to Alzheimers risk.

Conversely, the study outlines several foods that offer protection against Alzheimers disease. These include green leafy vegetables, colorful fruits, legumes, nuts, omega-3 fatty acids, and whole grains. These foods are rich in anti-inflammatory components and antioxidants, which are vital in warding off dementia.

The review also cautions against ultra-processed foods, which not only increase the risk of obesity and diabetes but also lack essential nutrients found in whole plant foods. These deficiencies contribute to a higher risk of Alzheimers.

Poverty emerges as a crucial factor in Alzheimers prevalence in the U.S. The affordability of ultra-processed foods and meat, compared to more nutritious options, perpetuates obesity and, consequently, a higher risk of Alzheimers.

Alarmingly, the study projects a 50% increase in Alzheimers rates in the U.S. by 2038, correlating with obesity trends. This estimate aligns closely with the Alzheimers Associations 2018 prediction of a 56% increase.

Edward Giovannucci, MD, ScD, Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard University, commends Grant and Blake for their comprehensive review. He notes, Evidence from diverse perspectives support that a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains, andde-emphasizes meat, especially red meat, saturated fats, and ultra-processed foods is associated with lower risk of Alzheimers disease.

The research also delves into how dietary and lifestyle patterns linked to higher Alzheimers risk affect mechanisms like inflammation and insulin resistance. Giovannucci adds, Grant and Blake make a strong case that, while further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms, diet and lifestyle factors linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers are likely to influence the risk of Alzheimers disease.

In summary, this study is a landmark in understanding the dietary factors influencing Alzheimers disease. It underscores the need for dietary and lifestyle changes to mitigate the risk of this debilitating condition. As Alzheimers rates continue to rise globally, this research provides crucial guidance for individuals and policy-makers aiming to reduce the prevalence of Alzheimers through informed dietary choices.

The full study was published in the journal of Alzheimers Disease.

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News outlets have reported that one week of reducing your salt intake by one teaspoon a day can lower your blood pressure as much as medication. We go behind the headlines to check the claims.

Published 5 December 2023

Recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)found that people following a low-salt diet for just one week may experience a significant reduction in blood pressure compared to a high-salt diet.

Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Tennessee, studied 213 people aged 50 to 75 living in Chicago, Illinois, and Birmingham, Alabama. Most of those taking part had a history of high blood pressure (hypertension), ranging from treated and controlled to untreated and uncontrolled, and all participants were already eating a high sodium diet.

They followed one of two diets for a week, with blood pressure measured before and after:

The participants then switched to the opposite diet for a further week.

After the first week, systolic blood pressure was on average 6 mmHg lower in people on the low sodium diet compared to when they followed their usual diet. This was true regardless of age, sex and ethnicity, as well as hypertension status and blood pressure medication use.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common and serious condition. It is linked to around half of all heart attacksand strokes, which can be life-threatening. High blood pressure is linked to a high salt intake and so UK dietary advice is not to eat more than 6 grams of saltper day to help reduce our risk. At the moment, most of us are eating more than this.

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Norrina Allen, co-principal investigator of the study and Professor of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, said: We found that 70-75% of all people, regardless of whether they are already on blood pressure medications or not, are likely to see a reduction in their blood pressure if they lower the sodium in their diet.

Deepak Gupta, MD, MSCI, Associate Professor of Medicine at VUMC and co-principal investigator, said: In the study, middle age to elderly participants reduced their salt intake by about one teaspoon a day compared with their usual diet. The result was a decline in systolic blood pressure by about 6 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), which is comparable to the effect produced by a commonly used first-line medication for high blood pressure.

In order to live a healthy lifestyle, understanding what we eat has important health effects. Raised blood pressure contributes to one out of every eight deaths worldwide, Gupta explained. If people want to lower their blood pressure, attention to dietary sodium is one part of that.

The link between low salt intake and improved blood pressure is well documented. This study showed that the link remains even for those on blood pressure-lowering medications.

But the research had some limitations. It only included a small sample of 213 people from two US cities, making it difficult to extend the findings to other, larger populations. Another issue is that the researchers didnt follow people for very long, so we cant tell whether people would manage to follow the low-salt diet long term.

Finally, the researchers used urine samples to see if people were sticking to their assigned diet. In the low salt group, urine sodium levels were higher than expected. While this could mean participants werent following the low salt diet perfectly, it doesnt undermine the findings. If anything, it could mean the true effect of a low-salt diet is even greater.

In general, media outlets reported on the study faithfully without making exaggerated claims. For example, the headline appearing in The Daily Mail was: Reducing salt intake by one teaspoon a day lowers blood pressure the same amount as medication in just one week. Meanwhile, the Yahoo News headline was: Cutting back on salt can lower your blood pressure as much as common medications, study finds.

Later in the Yahoo article, one sentence reads: Cutting just a teaspoon of salt per day from your diet could lead to better heart health. This suggests that one teaspoon of salt is a small amount, when its actually about 6 grams. Considering most of us in the UK exceed the daily recommended limit of 6 grams per day, cutting down by a teaspoon might be harder than this is made to sound.

Cutting down on salt is one of the best changes you can make to your diet to reduce your risk of high blood pressure. It is encouraging to see that blood pressure can improve when people start cutting back on salt.

However, reducing our salt intake can be challenging. While we can be mindful of the amount we add to our food and cooking, the truth is that most of the salt we eat has already been added to many of the foods we buy. Asides from takeaways, ready meals and processed meats, salt is also added to everyday foods like bread and breakfast cereals. Check front of pack labels and try to choose foods that have a green traffic light for salt as often as you can.

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Although people might not often talk about peeing-related problems, there are lots of common bladder health issues.

Incontinence (or leaky bladder) that accidentally loses urine when you dont want it to is the most common bladder issue in individuals, explainedDr. Fenwa Milhouse, a board-certified urologist and specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Frequent urination is also a very common complaint in individuals, and can be especially bothersome when this occurs at night or while sleeping.

Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a long-term condition that causes pain and discomfort in the bladder, which is often irritated, or in the pelvic area. Theres also a sensation of needing to pee often and urgently. When patients are experiencing overactive bladder or symptoms of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, our first recommendation is to limit bladder irritants, Ackerman said.

The good news is that changing up your diet may reduce your issues. Often diet alone and elimination of bladder irritants will control the patients symptoms, Ackerman added.

Even if you have a healthy bladder, knowing what foods and drinks are irritants will be beneficial. Awareness of foods and beverages that can cause irritation can be helpful to prevent bladder symptoms for those that are not currently having concerns, saidAleece Fosnight, aboard-certified physician assistant specializing in womens health and urology.

Below, urologists and medical experts share the foods and drinks that you should limit or avoid for a healthy bladder.

Love your morning cup or three of coffee? You may rely on it to wake up and stay alert, but your bladder may not be so happy. Coffee contains a couple of irritants caffeine and acid.

The caffeine in coffee is a known diuretic, meaning it makes you produce more urine, increasing bladder frequency, Milhouse explained. Caffeine has also been observed to increase the urgency of urination, making it harder to control your bladder and more likely to have bladder leaks. Ackerman added that acidic foods and drinks can be irritating and also exacerbate these symptoms.

But if you dont want to give up your brew just yet, Milhouse said coffee and tea can be enjoyed in moderation. If you have no bladder issues, two 8-ounce cups of coffee or less is ideal, she said.

Those who already deal with pain or frequent urination might need to limit or eliminate coffee until symptoms subside. Avoiding coffee altogether may be necessary for some individuals who struggle with overactive bladder or bladder pain, Milhouse said.

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