For a bountiful garden, even in the midst of winter, try these hardy plants that can survive poor soil and salt exposure ...

The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily. (Getty Images) Americans have a salt problem, consuming much more than the ...

When temperatures drop and snow is on the way, salt becomes your best friend. Salt has the incredible ability to lower the freezing point of water, which essentially prevents ice from forming.

Rock salt and other deicers are often sprinkled across sidewalks in winter and applied to roadways to keep ice from building up and causing slips and slides. While deicers are frequently necessary for ...