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10 Exercise Do's and Don'ts - E-Kidney | Oct 2013

Did you know that obesity places you at increased risk for kidney disease? It directly causes diabetes and high blood pressure, two of the leading cau...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Exercise and physical activity

Healthful Holiday Dining Guide - E-Kidney | Nov 2012

Surviving the holidays with healthy habits intact can be tricky for anyone, but for those with kidney disease theres more at stake than just the numb...

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and meal planning,

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

10 Things Every Dialysis Patient Should Know - E-Kidney | May 2012

When you develop end stage kidney failure, your kidneys aren't able to function on their own anymore. This usually occurs when you lose about 85-90% o...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Food and cooking,

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

6 of the Best and Worst Condiments for Health

Summer is here and its time to fire up the grill! Throw on the chicken and burgers, but think twice before loading up on the extras. Extras can rui...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning,

Foods to avoid,

5 Foods to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure - E-Kidney | Jan. 2014

One in three Americans is at risk for kidney disease due to high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure is a leading cause of...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Food and cooking,

Cardiovascular disease,

Foods to avoid,

High blood pressure

Coping with Symptoms While on Dialysis

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Coping and self-care

5 Danger Signs Not to Ignore - Your Kidneys or Heart Could be in Trouble - E-Kidney | Feb. 2013

Diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) cause damage to both the heart and kidneys. So if you ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Signs and symptoms

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,