How to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain

The kidneys remove waste products and excess fluid from the bloodstream. These two organs sit on either side of the body just below the rib cage. The kidneys rest against the back muscles, which can make it difficult to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain. When trying to determine whether the pain… Read More: How to tell the difference between kidney pain and back… »

The dog ate my hearing aid! Surprising ways people lose their hearing aids

Americans spend an average total of 2.5 days every year looking for lost belongings such as remote controls, cellphones, car keys and eyeglasses, one survey indicates.  The biggest reason for hearing aid loss?The family dog uses them as a chew toy,says Audiologist Melissa Danchak. And while two-thirds of us annually spend as much as $ 50 to… Read More: The dog ate my hearing aid! Surprising ways people lose… »

Eating breakfast won’t help you lose weight, but skipping it might not either

Yet another study has dispelled the popular “you have to eat breakfast” myth, and I’m thrilled. The breakfast cereal aisle is the most nutritionally horrifying area of the supermarket, crawling with sugary carbs in all shapes and flavors, all disguised as health food. It’s true — eating breakfast is not associated with eating less nor… Read More: Eating breakfast won’t help you lose weight, but skipping it… »