Kidney Disease & Heart Health Archives

Magnesium Deficiency Linked To Heart Problems In CKD Patients

New research from Third Military Medical Univeristy in China is showing a magnesium deficiency may increase the chances of cardiovascular issues and other forms of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The kidneys are a critical part of

As Summer Approaches, We Urge You To Try This Kidney Friendly, Delicious Smoothie!

Watermelon – Strawberry Mojito

This delicious sweet smoothie includes watermelon (rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) which is kidney friendly and strawberries (high in fiber and potassium for heart health and blood pressure control) and basil which is one of

CKD Doesn’t Stop At Your Kidneys, Cardiovascular Deaths Are On The Rise

There is a known relation between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease and death. Worse, the treatments for CKD are not very good at preventing death from cardiovascular issues.

CKD patients are 17 times more likely to suffer from

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

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

It’s a known fact that people with chronic kidney disease are at an exponentially higher risk for heart failure and infection as per the results of a new study which followed approximately half a million patients. according to a new