The Hidden Dangers of Low-Salt Diets (Especially for Men in Midlife) - PART 7
We’ve hinted that very low salt intake can be harmful, but let’s spell it out clearly. What actually happens to your body when you don’t get enough sodium? This is especially pertinent for men who have dutifully cut out salt for years – you may recognise some of these symptoms in yourself.
Here are 9 key risks and effects of chronic sodium insufficiency or aggressive salt restriction, along with signs to watch for:
Why Strength Is the Foundation of Health in Midlife (And the Research That Proves It)
Many men in their 40s and 50s rely on cardio workouts, circuit training or HITT classes to stay “fit enough.” Take Mark, a 50-year-old who jogs a few times a week and does body-weight circuits occasionally. He figures that as long as he keeps his weight in check and his heart pumping, he's healthy.
But recent science suggests a missing piece: building and maintaining muscle strength.