18 Mar Did You Know?
Facts about our kidneys:
- Our kidneys work hard to keep our blood healthy. Kidneys influence making our red blood cells, keeping the minerals in our blood balanced, and getting rid of waste.
- Kidneys also helps to start vitamin D in our body which contributes to the health of our bones.
- Kidneys are responsible for making urine for our body.
- The salt and water in our bodies are controlled by our kidneys, which regulates our blood pressure.
- Our two kidneys are each the size of a fist.
- It is possible to lose one kidney and continue to have a healthy functioning body.
Keeping healthy kidneys can be contributed by the following lifestyle changes:
- Stay active and exercise regularly.
- Monitor your blood pressure.
- Eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight.
- Drink enough water each day to stay hydrated.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking. Information was sourced from the National Kidney Foundation.
Click here for the source and for more information about national kidney month: https://www.kidney.org/content/national-kidney-month
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