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Kidney Disease

Kidney Disease
Diet sodas and end-stage renal disease End-stage renal disease refers to kidney disease that has advanced such that either dialysis or a transplant is required to keep living. Soft drinks appear to be linked to kidney disease. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University examined whether higher consumption of artificially- or sugar-sweetened soft drinks predicted increased risk…
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Physical Activity Helps Your Kidneys

Physical Activity Helps Your Kidneys
Kidney function declines, sometimes rapidly in older people Physical activity can help slow the decline Attention seniors: Chronic kidney disease is a fast-growing concern that affects about 30 percent of people over age 70. The rate of kidney function decline varies widely with age, suggesting that healthy lifestyle choices might lower the risk of kidney…
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