Protect Your Kidneys, Save Your Heart

This is the slogan for  this year's World Kidney day.

Do you know  there is a crucial link between kidney and heart disease?

We know Cardio Vascular Disease is the largest killer and it is increasing at an alarming rate. Hyper tension and diabetics lead to heart diseases. But, kidney too has some impact on heart disease and kidney involvement may be the marker for future cardio vascular events. 

Therefore, it is wise to to under go screening for kidney diseases.

Seven ways to maintain healthy kidneys:

1. Keep fit and active.

2. Keep regular control of your blood sugar level

3. Monitor your blood pressure

4. Eat healthy and keep your weight in check

5. Do not smoke

6. Do not take over-the-counter pills on a regular basis

7. Check your kidney function if you have one or more of the high risk factors.