Discovery Health

Our Mission

Welcome to Discovery Health's Expert Blogs! Read the latest entries from our experts on healthy living, nutrition, medical advice and more.

Activity

Discovery Health has answered a question
On Dec 03

Why is melasma so common during pregnancy?

Also known as the "mask of pregnancy," melasma in pregnant woman is called chloasma. When a woman is pregnant, her estrogen and progesterone hormone levels spike. This is thought to increase the pr...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Dec 03

Why is our pulse rate important?

When your pulse quickens, it is a clear indicator that your heart is working overtime. The pulse reflects the heart's pumping speed. Each beat pushes blood through your body, and you can feel ...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Dec 03

Does smoking affect blood pressure?

When you smoke, your blood pressure rises about 10 to 15 percent-increasing your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Dec 03

Can weight loss lower high blood pressure?

Watch as Discovery Health and the Cleveland Clinic present several tips in a handy guide to maintaining a healthy diet while fighting high blood pressure.
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Apr 01

What is the secret to living longer?

Experts who have visited places that are designated as blue zones and who have interviewed people living there said the secrets to living long lives are not found in pills, vitamins or supplements....
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Feb 05

What liquids can I drink on a liquid diet?

Now you know liquid diets and how there are two types - clear and full-liquid.So what's the difference?Clear liquids, generally speaking, are transparent. Vodka, gin, some liquors and white wine ar...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Nov 07, 2019

How do sleep patterns change with age?

As people age, they're more likely to experience a bad night's sleep for a variety of reasons. Insomnia is a common complaint, striking 1 in 4 people over the age of 65. Awakening during th...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Nov 07, 2019

What are the symptoms of migraine headaches?

In addition to throbbing pain on one side or both sides of the skull, most people experience loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting and tiredness. Many people also have problems hearing or speaking,...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Nov 07, 2019

What are the symptoms of celiac disease?

Some people with celiac disease have no symptoms, which makes this disease difficult to diagnose. Other symptoms are mistaken for other ailments, such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disea...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Nov 07, 2019

What is the difference between stable and unstable angina?

Often a person with angina has pain that sets in after a predictable amount of exertion. This is stable angina. Unstable angina happens when the angina worsens. Unstable angina is defined as having...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Nov 07, 2019

What medications help treat angina pain?

Medications that can treat angina include: Nitrates - These medications come in many forms like sublingual (under the tongue) pills or sprays, nitrate pills and nitroglycerin patches. These med...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Oct 23, 2019

What does surgery for deep brain stimulation (DBS) involve?

Surgeons must find the precise target location in your brain to implant a deep brain stimulation device (DBS). Because individual brains are shaped differently, special tools and techniques must be...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Oct 23, 2019

What therapies can help Parkinson's patients?

Besides medication and surgery, Parkinson's patients may benefit from physical therapy and other kinds of therapy. Here are some of the therapies that may prove beneficial: Massage can redu...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Oct 23, 2019

How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed?

There is no single test to diagnose Parkinson's disease. The condition is generally diagnosed by ruling out diseases with the same symptoms. MRI scans and blood tests can rule out other diseases. P...
Read More
Discovery Health has answered a question
On Oct 23, 2019

What is Parkinson's disease?

In 1817, Dr. James Parkinson, a British physician was first to describe a disease with these characteristics: Shaking-while the limb is at rest Slowness of movement, also known as bradykinesia ...
Read More

Discovery Health

Our Mission

Links:

Associated Groups

Discovery Health's contact info

Activity

Notice