According to the World Health Organization, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 850 million people globally. It’s one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, yet many people don’t even know their kidneys are failing — until it’s too late.
Here’s the problem: the kidneys are silent workers. They filter your blood, remove waste, regulate your blood pressure, produce hormones that keep your bones strong, and even help control the production of red blood cells. But once damaged, they rarely recover.
That’s why kidney health should be a priority, not an afterthought.
Here are 10 practical ways to protect your kidneys and keep them working well:
