A new study finds that the decline of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in sedentary older adults can be mitigated through moderate-intensity physical activity. Moderate-intensity ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Around one in seven adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition in which the kidneys become ...

That vitamin bottle on your kitchen counter promising improved energy, stronger immunity, or enhanced performance might hide an uncomfortable truth – many popular supplements can damage your kidneys ...

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 ...