The 5 Best Exercises to Control High Blood Pressure

The 5 Best Exercises to Control High Blood Pressure

If you have high blood pressure, your doctor might recommend getting more exercise. While medication can help manage your blood pressure, exercise is an excellent way to help lower your blood pressure by making your heart stronger and maintaining a healthy weight....
Diet and kidney disease

Diet and kidney disease

Dietary restrictions vary depending on the stage of kidney disease. For instance, people with early stages of chronic kidney disease will have different dietary restrictions than those with end-stage renal disease, or kidney failure. Those with end-stage renal disease...
Some Signs of Kidney Disease

Some Signs of Kidney Disease

You’re more tired, have less energy, or are having trouble concentrating. A severe decrease in kidney function can lead to a buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood. This can cause people to feel tired, and weak and can make it hard to concentrate. Another...
Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes and types 2 diabetes. It’s also called diabetic kidney disease. In the United States, about 1 in 3 people living with diabetes have diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy affects the...
Dialysis – Procedure, Types, Risks

Dialysis – Procedure, Types, Risks

What is dialysis? Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine. This helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can’t do their job. Dialysis has been used since the 1940s to treat people with kidney...