Kick-Start Kidney Health During National Kidney Month
You take care of your heart and your lungs, but when is the last time to you prioritized kidney health?
Most people are born with two kidneys, and these vital fist-sized organs are responsible for removing waste from the body, regulating blood pressure, controlling the production of red blood cells, producing an active form of Vitamin D that promotes healthy bones, controlling pH levels, and more.
March is National Kidney Month. Use this month to get a kick-start on National Kidney Foundation’s kidney-healthy habits that will help keep your kidneys (and you) running:
- Eat mindfully: Avoid high sodium foods with high saturated fat content
- Stay hydrated: Keep a water bottle on hand—dehydration can damage kidneys.
- Keep moving: Whether you’re taking a walk or hitting the gym, work physical fitness into your routine.
- Start a conversation: Prevention is the best way to cure kidney disease. Share kidney health resources with friends, family, and coworkers, and make kidney health a group activity.
Your kidneys keep you going. Take the National Kidney Foundation’s advice and Heart Your Kidneys.
