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Kidney Disease Stages, Risks, and Real-Life Experiences
Kidney disease is more common than you might think. Education is key. The more you know, the better you can protect your health. Join us...

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Nov 14, 20247 min read


Maximizing Medicare in 2025: What to Know for Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment for 2025 began on October 15! The Medicare program is changing more than it has since 2006, so it’s especially...

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Nov 13, 20244 min read


Coping With Kidney Disease Is Hard. Peer Mentors Can Help
Mental health is important for people with kidney disease. Far too many people face kidney disease without enough emotional support, but...

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Nov 7, 20243 min read


Smart Eating for Kidney Health: Understanding Phosphorus in Foods
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Do not change or adjust your diet before speaking with a kidney dietitian or a healthcare...

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Oct 31, 20243 min read


Workplace Accommodations and FMLA for People with Kidney Disease
Working while you have late-stage kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have had a kidney transplant, can be tough. But there are resources...

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Oct 24, 20243 min read


Cozy Up with 5 Delicious, Kidney-Friendly Snacks for Autumn
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Do not change or adjust your diet before speaking with a kidney dietitian or a healthcare...

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Oct 22, 20244 min read


Kidney Disease in Hispanic/Latino Communities: Causes and Prevention
Kidney disease is the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S. It causes more deaths each year than breast cancer or prostate cancer. For...

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Oct 15, 20244 min read


Your Vote Matters: What People with Kidney Disease Need to Know Before They Vote this November
Key Takeaways Government legislation shapes kidney disease care. Voting gives people the ability to influence healthcare policies. Early...

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Oct 11, 20243 min read


Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results
Key Takeaways Annual Testing: Everyone should get a yearly metabolic blood test, especially those with kidney disease risk factors....

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Oct 8, 20245 min read


Dealing with Dialysis: Music and Art Therapy
Coping with kidney disease and dialysis can be difficult. Sometimes, you have to think outside the box. Have you considered music or art...

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Oct 3, 20244 min read


Trick or Treat: Five Kidney-Friendly Halloween Sweets
Get ready to celebrate Halloween with this collection of kidney-friendly treats that will enchant your taste buds and leave...

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Sep 30, 20244 min read


Discover Kidney-Friendly Caribbean Cuisine: History, Culture, and Recipes
Discover the vast and varied world of Caribbean cuisine. We'll explore the history behind five delicious dishes and see how they're more...

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Sep 17, 20246 min read


End-of-Life Planning: Kidney Disease, Advance Directives, and Wills
What is an Advance Directive? Advance directives outline any health or medical desires you may have should you be unable to make those...

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Sep 3, 20244 min read


A moment that changed me: I donated my kidney to a stranger – and felt like a failure
Five years on, I still struggle to see beyond my flaws. But I know that I once did a very good thing. I woke up from the surgery sobbing....

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Aug 28, 20244 min read


Can You Eat High Potassium Fruits and Vegetables on a Low-Potassium Diet?
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Do not change or adjust your diet before speaking with a kidney dietitian or a healthcare...

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Aug 21, 20243 min read


5 New Entrees for Your Kidney Disease Diet
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Speak with a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider about creating a kidney diet that is...

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Aug 13, 20245 min read


Thirty-Three Years in the Making: Donating a Kidney Altruistically
In 1990 Will Johnson was deeply moved when a college friend donated a kidney to their cousin. The thought of donating a kidney himself...

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Jul 31, 20244 min read


The Future of Artificial Kidneys
As medicine advances so do new and innovative treatments for disease. Dr. Shuvo Roy, a professor and bioengineer with experience creating...

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Jul 26, 20243 min read


Woman is First in U.S. to Undergo Robotic-Assisted Dual Kidney Transplant
Kidney failure can be a common condition associated with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer that affects the body’s plasma...

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Jul 19, 20243 min read


Fad Diets Versus Prescribed Diets for Kidney Disease
Juice detoxes, intermittent fasting, and the cabbage soup diet: What do these have in common? They're all fad diets. What is a fad diet,...

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Jul 17, 20243 min read
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