Women and Chronic Kidney Disease May 13, 2019 By DNA Admin Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects an estimated 30 million Americans. This is 1 out of every 7 adults. Did you know that more women are being diagnosed with chronic kidney … Continued
April is National Donate Life Month April 13, 2019 By DNA Admin Be An Organ Donor Many people who need transplants of organs and tissues cannot get them because of a shortage of donations. Of the 113,000+ Americans currently on the waiting … Continued
World Kidney Day 2019 – Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere March 13, 2019 By DNA Admin DID YOU KNOW? 850 million people worldwide are now estimated to have kidney disease from various causes. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a SILENT KILLER and causes at least 2.4 … Continued
High Blood Pressure: A Common Health Problem that Effects 1 in 3 Adults February 13, 2019 By DNA Admin What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? High blood pressure occurs when the pressure in the blood vessels (arteries) is always elevated. This increased pressure causes changes to the blood vessels … Continued
Healthy New Years Resolutions for 2019 January 13, 2019 By DNA Admin Choose one goal. Think of one specific change you would really like to commit to in 2019. Break your goal into smaller steps. With smaller steps, you can see your progress … Continued
Celebrate The Holidays With Festive Foods December 13, 2018 By DNA Admin Celebrate the Holidays with These Kidney-Friendly Festive Foods Whether spending time with family and friends or on your own this year, it’s always good to plan ahead for holiday meals. … Continued
Diabetes and Kidney Disease. Learn how to control your diabetes. Make it a priority. November 13, 2018 By DNA Admin Diabetes affects 30 million Americans with an additional one in four people with diabetes who don’t know they have it! Diabetes affects the small blood vessels of the heart, kidneys, … Continued
Vaccines for CKD Patients: Influenza (Flu) and Pneumonia November 13, 2018 By DNA Admin Vaccinations are for Everyone! Vaccines have greatly reduced many infections that previously killed or seriously hurt people and are especially important if you have certain health conditions such as kidney … Continued
A Kidney-Friendly Tailgate Party September 13, 2018 By DNA Admin Autumn is here, and for many people, that means sports! Friends may huddle around the big screen, or maybe you pack the car to head to the school game. Either … Continued