Health Library

Guidance & Resources

Clear, practical health education and resources from our medical team.

Patient Education

Over-the-Counter Pain Medicines and Heart-Kidney Health: What to Check First

Common over-the-counter pain medicines are not equally safe for everyone. Learn how NSAIDs may affect kidney blood flow, blood pressure, and fluid balance, and what to ask your care team before taking them.

Anemia, Fatigue, Kidney Health, Heart Health, CKD, Hemoglobin, Shortness of Brea

Fatigue, Shortness of Breath, and Anemia: Why Heart and Kidney Patients Should Ask About Blood Counts

Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and shortness of breath can have many causes. Learn how anemia may relate to kidney disease and heart health, and why a hemoglobin blood test should be reviewed with a clinician.

Physical Activity

Safe Physical Activity for Heart and Kidney Health: How to Start Without Overdoing It

Gentle physical activity may support heart health, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight management, and daily function. Learn how to start slowly and when to ask a clinician before exercising.

Patient Education

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Simple Habit That Supports Heart and Kidney Care

Home blood pressure monitoring can help patients and clinicians understand blood pressure patterns outside the clinic. Learn how to measure correctly, keep a useful log, and know when to seek medical advice.

Heart & Kidney Education

The Heart-Kidney Connection: Why Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Kidney Function Should Be Checked Together

Learn how heart health, kidney function, blood pressure, and diabetes are connected, and why doctors may check eGFR, urine albumin, and cardiovascular risk together.

Kidney Health

Know Your Kidney Numbers: What eGFR and Urine Albumin Tests Can Tell You

Learn what eGFR, creatinine, and urine albumin tests can tell you about kidney health, why early kidney disease can be silent, and when to review results with a doctor.