Summer Kidney Care: Health Tips from a Nephrologist

Your kidneys work hard to clean your blood.

Summer heat can make them work even harder.

To help them out, drink lots of water, especially if you're sweating.

Avoid too much salt because it can raise your blood pressure, which is bad for your kidneys.

Try to stay out of the hot sun during the hottest parts of the day.

Eat fruits and vegetables like watermelon and cucumber that have lots of water in them.

If you feel thirsty or tired, it could be a sign that you need to drink more water to help your kidneys.