Compared with standard care, an 8-week supervised prehabilitation programme led to a significant improvement in exercise capacity, handgrip strength, and rectus femoris muscle thickness among kidney ...

Kidneys are small but powerful organs that filter toxins, balance fluids, and keep your body functioning smoothly. Yet, kidney diseases affect millions worldwide, often silently until significant ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

Winter dehydration can quietly harm kidney health. A doctor explains how low water intake and uncontrolled blood pressure increase kidney damage risk.

However, long-term exercise suppresses inflammation and oxidative damage through kidney-generated betaine." Betaine is a naturally occurring compound found in foods like beets, spinach and whole ...

There are many things you can do during a dialysis session, such as practicing stress-relieving activities, napping, and connecting with loved ones. Not only can these activities support your overall ...