Kidney Disease & Heart Health Archives

Uric Acid May Be Causing Higher Cardiovascular Mortality Rates in CKD Patients

According to a recent analysis, high levels of serum uric acid increase the chance of CV (cardiovascular) mortality in patients with CKD (chronic kidney disease). In this analysis it was found that patients with the highest levels of serum uric

Balancing Phosphorous In CKD Diet Could Prevent Heart Problems In Kidney Disease Patients

When you’re diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, diet becomes a balancing act and trying to maintain equal (acceptably healthy) levels of phosphorous (along with protein and potassium, among others) is a full-time task. One of the main reasons for this

Vitamin D Could Keep CKD Patients’ Hearts In Good Working Order

In cases of chronic kidney disease, there are a number of conditions which can and do occur concomitantly. One of the worst of these is cardiovascular disease. Heart attacks and strokes can often prove fatal or otherwise completely devastating and

Regular Exercise Improves CKD Symptoms And Slows Down Kidney Disease Progression!

The History Of Fitness and Chronic Kidney Disease

Fitness and regular exercise’s relationship to CKD has long been touted as having a beneficial effect. A study presented by Renal Physiotherapist Sharlene A. Greenwood of King’s College London at 2014’s Kidney

Folic Acid Could Be Just What You Need To Keep CKD In Check!

The Proof Is In The Pantry! Diet and Kidney Disease Linked By New Study

Chronic kidney disease and diet have long shared a link and science has all but confirmed it. Participants of the 2005-2012 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed in terms of identifying a correlation between dietary intake and

Uric Acid May Be Causing Higher Cardiovascular Mortality Rates in CKD Patients

Balancing Phosphorous In CKD Diet Could Prevent Heart Problems In Kidney Disease Patients

Vitamin D Could Keep CKD Patients’ Hearts In Good Working Order

Regular Exercise Improves CKD Symptoms And Slows Down Kidney Disease Progression!

Folic Acid Could Be Just What You Need To Keep CKD In Check!

The Proof Is In The Pantry! Diet and Kidney Disease Linked By New Study

What Your GP Should Be Looking For If You Have Chronic Kidney Disease

The CKD-High Blood Pressure Link And The Bread That May Help Lower It

What This Exotic Fruit Does For Your Kidneys Will Amaze You

If You’re Going In For Heart Surgery, Here’s Why You Need To Protect Your Kidneys