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Your kidneys

What your kidneys do

Your kidneys are extremely important in maintaining your general health. Find out how they work and the role they play in the daily workings of your body.

Keeping your kidneys healthy

Your kidneys play an important role in the daily workings of your body and help maintain your general health and wellbeing, so it makes good sense to take good care of them.

Risk factors

Understand the risk factors for chronic kidney disease, determine whether you are at increased risk, and learn how to identify possible symptoms.

Check my kidneys

Take a simple Q&A test to work out your risk of developing kidney disease in the near future, and learn steps to take if you are at risk.

Drink water instead

Our bodies need fresh supplies of fluid every day. Learn what's best to drink and why you need to listen to what your thirst is telling you.