Kidney Health For All
Here are some health tips for the kidney
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WORLD KIDNEY DAY
Kidney Health for all
Below are some help tips for the kidney:
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Keep Fit:
Healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week.
Avoid Alcohol Abuse:
Drinking too much alcohol can increase your blood pressure and add extra calories, which can lead to weight gain
Eat healthy diets:
Choose foods that are healthy for your heart and your entire body: fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, and low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
Get enough sleep:
Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night
Check blood sugar level:
Check and control your blood sugar regularly to prevent diabetes
Check cholesterol level:
Keep your cholesterol level within the target range to prevent heart attacks and stroke
Check blood pressure
Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or harden, thereby causing kidney failure
Watch the pills
Don’t take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, pain-killer and nonsteroidal pills regularly
Reduce Salt intake
High salt intake can raise the blood pressure which can cause kidney failure over time
Stop smoking
Smokers are four times more likely to encounter kidney failure
Drink lots of water
Drinking lots of water can help prevent the formation of kidney stones
Go for a prostate check
For men, 40 years and above. An enlarged prostate can cause urinary tract obstruction and harm the kidneys.
