Poor diet to blame for almost half of CVD deaths

A poor diet – especially one low in nuts and vegetables – accounts for more than 415,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease in the U.S., new study finds.

Sodium intake high, rising among people with high blood pressure

Despite recommendations to limit sodium intake to support a heart-healthy lifestyle, daily sodium intake significantly increased in Americans with high blood pressure from 1999-2012, according to a…