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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 ...

Foods to avoid,

Fruits and vegetables,

Food and cooking,

Food and drink,

Healthy habits,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

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...

Foods to avoid,

Food and cooking,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

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...

Food and cooking,

Healthy habits,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

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...

Foods to avoid,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and cooking,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

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...

Foods to avoid,

High blood pressure,

Food and cooking,

Cardiovascular disease,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Coping with Symptoms While on Dialysis

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Coping and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

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 ...

Signs and symptoms,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

5 Weight Loss Tips for Those with Kidney Disease - E-Kidney | Dec. 2012

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...

Healthy weight,

Exercise and physical activity,

Healthy habits,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

5 Tips for Sun Protection

Summertime often means lots of outdoor time. To help kidney patients protect themselves from the sun's damaging UV rays, here are the top 5 Tips from ...

Kidney transplantation,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Kidney Disease Linked to Dementia

The chances of losing one's mental faculties with age are increased in older adults with chronic kidney disease, according to two research reports in ...

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing