{"id":20,"date":"2025-03-21T02:14:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T02:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/COTAforNicoleM.\/?p=20"},"modified":"2025-03-21T02:14:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T02:14:54","slug":"national-kidney-month-2025-act-now-for-kidney-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/COTAforNicoleM\/2025\/03\/21\/national-kidney-month-2025-act-now-for-kidney-health\/","title":{"rendered":"National Kidney Month 2025: Act Now for Kidney Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/COTAforNicoleM.\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4716\/2025\/03\/targets-20-x-20-in-1-1-867x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23\" style=\"width:536px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/COTAforNicoleM\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4716\/2025\/03\/targets-20-x-20-in-1-1-867x1024.png 867w, https:\/\/cota.org\/COTAforNicoleM\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4716\/2025\/03\/targets-20-x-20-in-1-1-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/cota.org\/COTAforNicoleM\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4716\/2025\/03\/targets-20-x-20-in-1-1-768x907.png 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/COTAforNicoleM\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4716\/2025\/03\/targets-20-x-20-in-1-1.png 1258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>March is National Kidney Month,<\/strong> designated to raise awareness about preventing and detecting kidney disease early. In the U.S., kidney diseases are the <strong>ninth leading cause of death<\/strong>, affecting over <strong>35 million Americans<\/strong>\u2014many unaware. More than <strong>800,000 people<\/strong> suffer from kidney failure, and over <strong>90,000<\/strong> are waiting for life-saving transplants. Every month, <strong>3,000+ new patients<\/strong> join the waitlist, and every <strong>9 minutes<\/strong>, someone is added. Tragically, <strong>12 people die daily<\/strong> awaiting a kidney.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Kidneys Matter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Your kidneys <strong>filter 200 quarts of blood daily<\/strong>, balance electrolytes, and support heart and bone health. When they fail, the effects are serious\u2014fatigue, swelling, and more. <strong>Early detection is critical<\/strong>, as chronic kidney disease (CKD) often has no early symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protect Your Kidneys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Small steps can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong> \u2013 Drink <strong>8 cups of water daily<\/strong> to flush toxins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Eat Well<\/strong> \u2013 Limit sodium, sugar, and processed foods; choose fruits, veggies, and whole grains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Move More<\/strong> \u2013 Exercise <strong>30 minutes most days<\/strong> to manage blood pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Get Screened<\/strong> \u2013 If at risk (<strong>diabetes, family history<\/strong>), get a <strong>blood or urine test<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Quit Bad Habits<\/strong> \u2013 Reduce <strong>smoking and alcohol<\/strong> to protect kidney function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be a Life-Saver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Organ donation saves lives.<\/strong> Visit <a href=\"www.RegisterMe.org\">www.RegisterMe.org<\/a> to register as a donor and help those waiting for a transplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kidney health touches us all. This National Kidney Month, talk about kidney health, share a tip,<strong> <\/strong>or organize a<strong> fundraiser for COTA for Nicole M.<\/strong> Let\u2019s give our kidneys the care they deserve\u2014and help those in need\u2014for a healthier future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March is National Kidney Month, designated to raise awareness about preventing and detecting kidney disease early. In the U.S., kidney diseases are the ninth leading cause of death, affecting over 35 million Americans\u2014many unaware. More than 800,000 people suffer from kidney failure, and over 90,000 are waiting for life-saving transplants. 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