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Risk Factors that can contribute to having high blood pressure
The following factors may contribute to having high blood pressure:
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Prevention of high blood pressure
Hypertension can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle
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Choose a healthy Diet To Live A Healthy Life.
Meet our expert, registered Dietician with a special interest in diabetes,…
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Chronic Kidney Disease and What You Need To Know
Dr Trokis is an expert in Chronic Kidney Disease, and here he provides an…
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Kidney Disease and The Untold Benefits of Exercise
Andrew Heilbrunn is the head biokineticist at the canter for diabetes and as an…
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Why is your diet important for your kidneys?
To understand the role of the diet in kidney disease, you need to know the…
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The major parts of the renal diet part 2 (micro nutrients)
The most important foods to control are those containing protein, potassium,…
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The major parts of the renal diet part 1 (protein and potassium)
The most important foods to control are those containing protein, potassium,…
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Fluids and your renal system
Anything that is liquid at room temperature is fluid. This includes ice,…
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Tips to avoid fluid weight gain
By avoiding high-sodium food and sources of hidden fluids, you are less likely…
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Chronic Kidney Disease
The primary role of the kidneys is to filter blood to remove waste and excess…
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Getting started with daily exercise
Andrew Heilbrunn, head biokineticist (or clinical exercise specialist) at the…
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Why we don’t exercise
We live in an age of quick fixes, rapid results and instant gratification, where…
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Why we should exercise
Benefits of exercise for your heart and for your health in general:
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How to get moving
The only way for an inactive, (or previously active person), to adopt a new…
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The importance of exercise for CVRM
Have you taken your daily dosage of exercise? People who are active daily live…