April 8, 2013--Washington, DC--According to a new study
published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of
Nephrology, certain lifestyle factors can prolong the lives of
individuals who are suffering from chronic kidney disease or
CKD. The study points out that while healthy lifestyle choices
are associated with longer life in the general population, these
factors may have an even more significant impact on those with
CKD, especially those undergoing dialysis treatment. According
to the study, 26 million people in the United States suffer from
chronic kidney disease. These patients are at higher risk for
heart disease than those in the general population, and certain
dialysis drugs such as GranuFlo® or NaturaLyte® may increase
that risk due to their tendency to cause serious heart
conditions. The study examined the effects on 2,288 participants
with CKD of smoking, excess weight and BMI, and lack of physical
exercise. Findings included: • Nonsmokers who exercised
regularly and ate a healthy diet wit