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When talking to your adult children about advanced Parkinson’s, you can share some basic information about Parkinson’s, where you are in your journey, and what changes…

A new Swedish study suggests that older people with a higher genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease might be able to maintain better long-term brain health…

Resources We Trust Mayo Clinic: Low-Phosphorus Diet: Helpful for Kidney Disease?National Kidney Foundation: Potassium in Your CKD DietNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases:…

If you hit menopause before age 40, doctors say you’ve gone through premature menopause — an event that can lead to a range of serious health…

Several changes that happen in CKD can directly increase cardiovascular risk.Fluid OverloadHealthy kidneys remove excess water from your body. When they can’t, fluid builds up in…

When to Seek Professional SupportFeeling nervous before an infusion is common — and, in many cases, completely normal. The key difference between everyday anxiety and something…

Be Careful With Salt Substitutes Salt Substitutes There are a variety of salt substitutes available to season your food that contain little or no sodium. You…

1. Portion Your PlateAs a general rule of thumb, Maruschak suggests following the MyPlate method at every meal: Fill roughly half of your plate with vegetables…

Dieticians are warning that GLP-1 use can lead to extreme malnutrition, manifesting in diseases like scurvy, amid findings that the vast majority of studies fail to consider patients’ eating…

4. Plan AheadAlleviate anxiety about unpredictable symptoms by being prepared. Take an emergency kit with you when you go out: A change of clothes, a slim…