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9 Things You Are Doing That are Killing Your Kidneys That You Need to Stop Doing Immediately

The MILLION-DOLLAR question – how drink choices AFFECT kidney health?!

First of all, you should know that the main role of your kidneys is to filter your bloodstream and remove toxins, waste, dead cells, and excess water. Once properly filtered, waste leave the body in your urine.

According to the experts, your input of fluids affects your output of fluids. And, this is the main reason why urine tests are the most common way doctors diagnose kidney injuries, damage or other diseases.

Drink plenty of water every day! You’ve probably heard that one before, right?! Well yes, it’s always been known that dehydration correlates to low kidney function however until recently, it was thought that rehydrating would fully restore kidney function. A recent study has revealed that recurring dehydration can lead to chronic kidney disease.

And, now when you know that dehydration hurts your kidneys, you may be tempted to turn to soft drinks as a source of more fluids. But, be careful, because drinking fructose-glucose-rich soda, and the additives in diet soda can actually damage your kidneys.

A recent study has confirmed that patients who consumed naturally sweetened soft drinks showed an increased risk of chronic kidney disease.

Lifestyle Habits That Damage your Kidneys

1. Smoking 

The experts warn that using cigarettes and other products, such as smokeless tobacco, reduce kidney function.

2. Over the counter medications

This is also very important for you to remember – some OTC drugs have been linked to kidney damage, such as Aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen.

3. Extreme exercise

Extreme exercises can cause severe kidney damage. So, make sure you speak with your medical practitioner about the safety of your fitness habits.

4. Poor sleep

Study CONFIRMS – people who sleep less than six hours a night, or more than ten hours including naps, experienced renal hyperfiltration, an early warning sign of kidney disease.

5. Too much protein

Renal hyperfiltration can also be caused by a high-protein diet, especially after meat-heavy meals. Remember, a key factor in any health plan is moderation.

6. Too much sugar

You should also know that eating a high-sugar diet can lead to the same problems. This means that you should stay away from too much candy, chocolate, and desserts, for kidney’s sake.

7. Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium has many roles to play in your body’s proper functioning.

Kidney Health Myths

Two common kidney health myths are circulating that have been refuted by scientific study:

– Alcohol vs Kidney Damage

Some experts think that drinking alcohol causes kidney damage. In a 2015 study, researchers found the opposite is true: the more participants reported drinking, the lower their risk of chronic kidney disease.

– Coffee vs Kidney Damage

A 2017 study confirmed no association between coffee consumption and risk of kidney disease.

Read More: How To Take Out All The Stones Lodged In Your Kidneys In 8 Days

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Study: Drinking Wine is More Important than Exercise to Living Past 90

Living long enough to see your children and grandchildren grow is priceless.  Unfortunately, not many people are lucky enough for this to happen.

Living Longer With…Wine?

Although medicine has significantly progressed over time and has done great jumps in keeping us healthy, this is not the only thing keeping us going.

So, what`s the secret? A study named 90+ Study started in 2003 with the goal of analyzing the oldest-old which is turning into the fastest growing age group worldwide.  The participants in this study were initially part of another study named The Leisure World Cohort Study (LWCS) which started in 1981.

Utilizing the information from these participants, the team of researchers working on the 90+ Study were able to ask, ‘What allows people to live to age 90 and beyond?’

The goals of the study were to:

– Determine factors associated with longevity

– Determining modifiable risk factors for mortality and dementia

– Examine rates of cognitive and functional decline in the oldest-old

– Examine the epidemiology of dementia in the oldest-old

– Examine clinical pathological correlations in the oldest-old

The participants in the study are visited two times annually for neurophysiological and neurological tests.

By The Glass Or By The Bottle?

Drinking wine can help, but this doesn’t mean that you should drink a whole bottle with dinner.  Moderation is the key! According to Mayo Clinic, for healthy adults older than 65, moderation is one drink.  For those under 65, it is two drinks. A standard drink is 12 fluid ounces of beer, 5 fluid ounces of wine, or 1.5 fluid ounces of distilled spirits.

It was shown that moderate alcohol consumption provides the following benefits:

– Lower chances of ischemic stroke

– Possible reduction of your risk of diabetes

– Reduced risk of developing or dying from heart disease

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine looked at how physical activity can counteract the negative effects of drinking. Senior author of the study, Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis studied data gathered from heath surveys from England and Scotland and then divided their 36, 370 participants in three groups.

The groups were divided into those weren’t very active, those with moderate amount of exercise, and those who exercised on a regular basis. Then, the team of researchers looked at how much alcohol the people in each group consumed, respectively.

Calculating 5,735 total deaths over a follow-up period of 10 years per person, the researchers found that compared with lifelong abstinence from alcohol, hazardous drinking was associated with an increased risk of death from all causes. They also noted that the more drinks had weekly, the greater the risk of death from cancer.

When they compared the weekly recommended amount of exercise for adults, they discovered that it “appeared to wipe off completely” the risk of cancer deaths due to alcohol.