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Is it the “Kidney Blues” or Depression?

Q: I’m worried because sometimes I feel so sad and overwhelmed by my kidney disease. Does this mean that I am depressed? How do I know if I need hel...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Coping and self-care,

Depression and anxiety

Six Common Myths About Kidney Disease

You may be surprised to learn just how common kidney disease is. In fact, one in seven American adults today is living with some level of kidney disea...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Tests and procedures,

Healthy habits,

New Online Communities for People Like You

NKF communities offer a safe and supportive place where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers related to kidne...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Coping and self-care

Living Donation: What Is Informed Consent And Why Do I Need It To Become A Living Kidney Donor?

Learn about informed consent for living kidney donation. Understand why it's essential for donors to make informed decisions and the process invo...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Informed decision-making,

Living donation,

Informed consent

Break Out of Isolation: Tips for Rural People on Dialysis

Whether you’re totally off the grid or just past the last stop on the bus line, living in an out-of-the-way place can present extra challeng...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

You Don’t Look Sick

Too often, those with CKD and/or on dialysis are faced with a common refrain – “You don’t look sick.”

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Self-management and self-care,

Coping and self-care

5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer happens when healthy cells in one or both kidneys turn cancerous to form a lump and often go undetected due to lack of symptoms. He...

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Disease prevention,

Foreign Travel Tips For Dialysis Patients

Travel – domestic and abroad – shouldn’t be a barrier to reconnecting with friends and family or enriching your life by visiting new countri...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diabetes: Ten Tips for Self-Management

Managing diabetes daily is crucial. Eat healthy, stay active, take medications, and monitor your health. Get tested for kidney disease annually. Learn...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Self-management and self-care,

National Kidney Month 2017 in Review

We kicked off the month with the Kidney Patient Summit, followed by the launch of our new public awareness campaign, Heart Your Kidneys, and...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,