Did you know 9 out of 10 people eating a western diet will develop high blood pressure before they are old? Will you be one of them? Australians consume 5-10 times more salt than required. Find out why salt matters for more than 20 condition including hypertension, stroke, osteoporosis, vertigo and carpal tunnel syndrome. Yet a dietary pattern high in fruit and vegetables and low in sodium can dramatically slash your risk. Start early and avoid the need for multiple medications.