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Choosing Life: Finding New Purpose After End-Stage Kidney Disease Diagnosis

Wilson Du's life took an unexpected turn when an unhealthy lifestyle caught up with him in his early thirties, and he was diagnosed with end-stage kid...

Healthy weight,

Healthy habits,

Transplant recipients ,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Obesity

Obesity raises the risk of kidney disease by stressing the kidneys and worsening health. Managing weight helps protect kidney function and overall hea...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

"I Lost 100 Pounds While on Dialysis and Chose Life"

From obese to CrossFit, Wilson Du lost weight by running and training while on dialysis three times a week. 

Kidney failure,

Exercise and physical activity,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

How Does My Weight Affect My Risk for Kidney Disease?

If you’re carrying some extra pounds, it may be time to slim down to show your kidneys some love. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for y...

Healthy weight,

Healthy habits,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Your Waist Size and Your Kidneys

More and more Americans are obese. And, more and more Americans are developing CKD. This epidemic is so great that nearly onethird of all adults are ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Prehypertension: A Little Too Much Pressure, A Lot of Trouble

Everyone needs some blood pressure so that blood can get to all of the bodys organs. But how much is enough? How much is too much? High blood pressur...

High blood pressure,

Diet and meal planning,

Cardiovascular disease,

Diet and nutrition,

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