Did you know your kidneys are filters that work to keep you healthy every day?
Spring has sprung! Your kidneys are always busy cleaning the junk from your system. Now it’s your turn. Think of it as your own personal spring cleaning.
Clean out your literal and figurative closets. Get rid of stressors you don’t need in your life — clutter, old habits or behaviors you’d like to change to improve your wellbeing.
Stress can harm the mind and body, especially the kidneys. Making positive changes can greatly reduce stress, keeping your internal organs functioning properly.
Take a lifesaving step. Raise money to fight kidney disease.
The National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring community fundraiser that raises awareness about kidney disease, its prevention, and the need for organ donation. Join a Kidney Walk in your area, or support a walker with a donation. Visit donate.kidney.org.
Did you know?
- 26 million Americans have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk.
- One person is diagnosed with kidney failure every five minutes.
- 382,000 people currently depend on dialysis to stay alive.
- More than 547,000 people in the US are receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- 88,000 people are currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant
- Early detection can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure.
Explore our website for more kidney facts and health tips.
