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7 Tips to Protect Your Kidney & Heart Health

People with kidney disease are at higher risk of developing heart disease. February is American Heart Month, and NKF has seven steps you should take t...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthy habits,

Cardiovascular disease,

Setting Goals for 2016

Goals can guide you toward the change you want to make and help you move in a positive direction. Achieving your goals may help you feel better and w...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Your Weight Before & After Kidney Transplant

Whether you’re asked to lose weight before a kidney transplant or you notice you’re putting on a few pounds after transplantation, here are our tips f...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Healthy habits,

Kidney transplantation,

Your Kidneys Don't Want You to Smoke

Sure smoking isn't good for your lungs or your heart. But did you know that smoking isn't good for your kidneys either? The Surgeon General issued a r...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Smoking cessation ,

Prediabetes? What does it mean for your kidneys?

Prediabetes describes the condition of someone who is on their way to developing diabetes. Before having diabetes, people usually have pre-diabetes....

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthy habits,

Disease prevention,

Not All Fruits Are Created Equal

How many times have you been told to eat more fruits and vegetables? According to the USDA, the average person should eat approximately 1.5-2 cups of ...

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Food and cooking,

Food and drink,

Healthy habits,

Foods to avoid,

Fruits and vegetables

The Right Food Can Help Fight Kidney Disease

Skim milk, cantaloupe and brown rice may be the keys to preserving kidney function. According to research, eating poorly, smoking and obesity can caus...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Food and cooking

5 Weight Loss Tips for Those with Kidney Disease

Shedding pounds may be hard work, but it doesnt need to be complicated. People tend to underestimate how much they actually eat, which can contribute...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Exercise and physical activity,

Healthy weight,