Eating high amounts of salt is linked to a much greater risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new review of research.

Researchers suggest cutting the average daily salt intake in half would reduce stroke incidence by 23% and cardiovascular disease by 17%.

The world health organization recommends a limit of 500 milligrams of salt daily, but estimates most adults consume over a thousand milligrams a day.

Doctors say most of our salt intake isn't from the shaker, it's from processed and fast foods.
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School teachers will get a much deserved break over the next few days, and a new study finds their overworked vocal chords will appreciate the rest!

According to the National Center for Voice and Speech at the University of Iowa, teachers are 32 times more likely to have vocal problems than most other people.

This new study used a device to measure voice characteristics, like pitch and volume, on a group of teachers for two weeks.

Teachers spoke at a higher decibel and pitch while working, and did not rest their strained voices at the end of the school day.