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blood pressure and kidney health
August 28, 2019
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Blood Pressure and Kidney Health – How are they Linked?

Most people underestimate the detrimental effect that high blood pressure has on their health. It’s not just a bad headache every now and then. In fact, arterial hypertension can damage your kidneys if left untreated, and that’s why you need to see a nephrologist to make sure you’re in the safe zone. But why is […]
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Keeny the kidney
April 25, 2019
Healthy KidneysHigh Bood PressureKidney StonesRenal FailurePrevention Kidney Disease

Why Drinking Water Is So Good For Kidney Health

Our moms all nagged us to bring our water bottles to school, and the doctors never tire of the refrain that drinking water does wonders for your body’s overall health. But what are the specific benefits that a water-chugging habit will bring, especially as it relates to kidney health? FLUSHING OUT TOXINS AND EXCESS SODIUM […]
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March 8, 2019
High Bood PressureKidney DoctorKidney Care

Why Your Blood Pressure Matters

And How To Lower Your Blood Pressure for a Healthier Life. High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure. That’s right, the second leading cause. It is also a major risk factor for other health dangers like heart attack and stroke. Almost half of the American population over age 20 has high […]
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June 15, 2018
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Hypertension’s effects

High blood pressure is a risk factor for more than heart disease. Discover what complications of high blood pressure can cause. High Blood Pressure Dangers – Hypertension’s effects on your Body- How can I Avoid these Complications? High blood pressure is a risk factor for more than heart disease. Discover what complications of high blood […]
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June 10, 2018
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High Blood Pressure & Water Intake. How much water do you need?

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, namely a blood pressure above 140 mmHg systolic (upper value) and/or above 90 mmHg diastolic (lower value). Untreated hypertension increases the strain on the heart and arteries, eventually causing organ damage. Hypertension increases the risk of heart failure, heart attack (myocardial infarction), kidney failure leading to […]
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June 8, 2017
Chronic Kidney DiseaseHigh Bood PressureKidney Disease

High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease

The kidneys play a key role in keeping a person’s blood pressure in a healthy range, and blood pressure, in turn, can affect the health of the kidneys. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can damage the kidneys and lead to High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease The kidneys play a key role in keeping […]
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August 10, 2016
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How much sodium per day? Daily sodium intake? Find it out

Salt! Find out how much sodium you really need, what high-sodium foods to avoid, and ways to prepare and serve foods without adding sodium If you’re like many people, you’re getting far more sodium than is recommended, and that could lead to serious health problems. You probably aren’t even aware of just how much sodium […]
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June 7, 2016
High Bood PressureKidney DiseaseRenal Failure

Polycystic Kidney Disease Inheritance (PKD)

You have a 50% chance of having Polycystic Kidney Disease.  Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a Genetic Disorder. The phrase “autosomal dominant” means that if one parent has the disease, there is a 50 percent chance that the disease gene will pass to a child. In some cases-perhaps 10 percent-autosomal dominant PKD occurs spontaneously […]
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