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6 Ways to Help Improve Blood Pressure

Nearly half of adults in the United States (47%, or 116 million) have high blood pressure, increasing their risk of severe medical conditions like kid...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

High blood pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of kidney disease.

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

Top 10 Tips for Reducing Salt in Your Diet

Top 10 Tips for Reducing Salt in Your Diet Patient Education Sodium Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements Diet and nutrition High blood press...

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

Cardiovascular disease,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

High blood pressure,

Love in the Time of Dialysis

Love in the Time of Dialysis Patient Stories High blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Diseases and conditions Dialysis Treatments and therapies Copi...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Mental health and wellness,

Cardiovascular disease,

Coping and self-care,

High blood pressure

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,

5 Signs Your Kidneys or Heart Could be in Trouble

Diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to both the heart and kidneys. Many people don’t experience severe symptoms until their kidney or he...

Diseases and conditions,

Tests and procedures,

Cardiovascular disease,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,

High blood pressure

Heart Health: Ten Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy on Dialysis

Follow these tips to keep your heart healthy on dialysis: control blood sugar and blood pressure, maintain a heart-healthy diet, exercise, treat anemi...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease

7 Tips to Protect Your Kidney & Heart Health

People with kidney disease are at higher risk of developing heart disease. February is American Heart Month, and NKF has seven steps you should take t...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthy habits,

Cardiovascular disease,

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure affects many adults and can go unnoticed. Causes include smoking, being overweight, and inactivity. Regular checkups can help mana...

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

What Is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure, affecting one in three adults, is caused by factors like smoking, obesity, and lack of exercise. Regular checkups are vital for d...

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure