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Low Physical Activity and High Salt Intake May Lead to Cognitive Decline

Health News reports that low physical activity and high salt intake could lead to cognitive decline. When a severe mental or physical condition impairs your ability to function on a daily basis, then you could qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

A lack of exercise and consuming too much salt in your diet is already known to increase the risk of certain health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Now, a new study finds that it could also contribute to a cognitive decline.

Researchers conducted a study on 1,262 healthy older adults over a 3 year period. Those who consumed the largest amount of salt and had the lowest levels of physical activity were more likely to have poor cognitive performance in comparison to those who had less salt and increased activity.

While eating salty foods and having a sedentary lifestyle can impact the body's health, this demonstrates the effects on brain health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides guidelines on how much salt an individual should consume each day, which should not exceed 2,300 mg; however, those who have certain medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease or diabetes shouldn't consume more than 1,500 mg each day.

If you need help in determining eligibility for disability benefits, you should consult with a Miami Social Security disability lawyer.

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