Foods high in potassium are a necessary part of a healthy diet. And contrary to popular belief, bananas aren't necessarily the best or only way to get enough potassium. While everyone seems to think ...

You may think that as long as you eat a banana every once in a while, you’re good on the potassium front. But the truth is, most of us need to up our intake of foods high in potassium. “Only about 2% ...

Prune juice is rich in potassium and several other healthy nutrients, including iron, magnesium, fiber, and antioxidants. Research shows that drinking prune juice regularly (as part of a healthy diet) ...

Reaching for a banana could do more than power your morning smoothie. A new international study suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods could help lower the risk of dangerous heart problems.

Share on Pinterest Maintaining high blood potassium levels, for instance, by taking supplements, may help lower heart failure risk. Image credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images A new trial ...

When your kidneys are healthy, they quietly deal with extra minerals in the body without you needing to think about it. Potassium, for example, comes from many everyday foods, and the kidneys simply ...

Hypokalemia and even low-normal plasma potassium levels increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias among patients with cardiovascular disease. An assessment of a strategy of actively increasing ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...