If you're trying to increase your potassium intake but can't stand bananas, eat these foods rich in the essential mineral and ...

Potassium plays a crucial role in our diet. We spoke to experts about the best ways to get more of it.

Share on Pinterest Maintaining high blood potassium levels, for instance, by taking supplements, may help lower heart failure risk. Image credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images A new trial ...

For decades, the standard recommendation for managing high blood pressure has centered around reducing sodium intake. While limiting salt remains important, emerging research suggests a different ...

Low potassium levels in the blood, known as hypokalemia, is a potentially dangerous condition that can affect anyone. During pregnancy, it is common for a woman’s potassium levels to drop due to ...

The body needs the mineral potassium to regulate muscle contraction. The heart, being a muscle, may respond to changes in potassium levels by developing an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. Atrial ...

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