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How Does My Weight Affect My Risk for Kidney Disease?

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health–including your kidneys. Here are five steps you can take to lose weight and protect ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Healthy weight,

Don't Let Your Child's Kidney Disease Get in the Way of Halloween Festivities

UPDATE: Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Remember, you and your...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Children and adolescents,

Tips For Your Check-up

Here are some helpful things to discuss with your doctor at your annual physical.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Appointment management

Managing Your Emotions While Living with Kidney Disease

Discover how to manage emotions while living with kidney disease. Learn strategies for coping with anxiety, stress, and lifestyle changes.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

People living with a disease or disorder,

Children and adolescents

Why You Should Avoid Eating Starfruit

People with kidney disease should avoid starfruit, as it can cause harmful effects like confusion and seizures due to a toxin. Consult your doctor for...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Food and drink,

Foods to avoid,

Fruits and vegetables

10 Common Habits That May Harm Your Kidneys

It's never too late to unlearn behaviors that damage your health. Here is a list of ten common habits that you might not realize are putting pres...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Six Tips for Managing Your Medications When You're a Teen

Managing medications as a teen with kidney disease can be challenging. Understand your meds, set a routine, stay organized, communicate with your heal...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Children and adolescents

Are There Kidney Health Concerns Specific to Men?

Women are more likely than men to get kidney disease but men are more likely to progress to kidney failure. While it is unclear why this illness affec...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Sexual health and intimacy

Living Donation: Sample Letter to Family and Friends

Craft a personal letter or social media post to share your kidney disease story and the need for a living kidney donor. Include facts, a photo, and co...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Talking to friends and family,

Living donation

Medical Jewelry

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Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing