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A study of 8,300 older adults revealed a surprising salt habit

Science Daily · Jun 4, 2026, 2:05 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A large study of older adults in Brazil found that adding extra salt at the table is still a common habit, especially among men. While too much salt is linked to serious health problems and faster cognitive decline, researchers discovered that women’s salt-shaking habits were tied more closely to li

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