These 10 daily habits are bad for your kidneys

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8. Bedtime

Are you a night person? There is a good chance you’re like many adults and don’t close your eyes until after midnight and wake up before dawn. Researchers found that people who slept 6.5 hours a night or less were 19 percent more likely to experience kidney failure. This is because your kidneys do not get enough time to rest during those short nights of sleep. If you often stay up late, your kidneys will continue to work hard and this may eventually impact their functioning.

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