Health and Wellness Tips
Are You At Risk For Kidney Disease?
- Do you have diabetes?
- Do you have high blood pressure?
- Did your mother, father, sister, or brother ever have kidney disease or kidney failure?
- Has a doctor ever told you that you had protein in your urine?
If you answered "“yes” to any of these questions, you are at risk for kidney disease. Now is the time to talk to your doctor or health care professional about getting tested. It could save your life.
Tips For Talking With Your Doctor Or Health Care Professional
- Know as much as you can about your family's medical history.
- Write down the answers you get and ask more questions if you need to.
- Bring someone else with you for support and to help you remember what you learn.
Be An Active Member of Your Healthcare Team
Take part in every decision about your health care. Research shows that patients who are more involved with their care tend to get better results. Some specific tips, based on the latest scientific evidence about what works best, follow.
Quick Tips for General Wellness
- Every day, do something that makes you laugh out loud.
- Make friends with funny people.
- Smile at least once every hour – even if you are alone.
- Encourage yourself to make more mistakes!
- Take more risks – not dangerous risks, though.
- If you must worry, just worry about one thing at a time.
- Hug a loved one, friend, or pet every day.
