HealthDiscovery.orgHealthDiscovery.orgBlood pressure can go up and down during the day. The key to monitoring it is to take consistent and accurate readings. Follow these blood pressure test tips to do that.
Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is one of the most common and costliest chronic conditions in the United States and the world. Hypertension has a variety of lifestyle causes and possible complications. Knowledge and regular blood pressure...
Salt is more than just the table shaker full of identical white crystals. Consumers can choose from a many different types of salt, varying in cost, nutrients, taste, form and texture depending on where they come from and how...
Getting the most out of your insurance plan means using your preventive care benefits. Many preventive services are now covered in full by insurance.
We all need comfort when stressed. Sometimes that can take the form of physical comforts like a warm bath or blanket, but there can also be comfort in distracting activities.
Stress can be good in the right situations and manageable amounts, but all too often emotional distress can feel constant and consuming. Managing this stress involves a stable of coping skills for the moment, ways to prepare in...
Sometimes we can anticipate a stressful event, but sometimes feelings of being overwhelmed can come on suddenly. Whatever the case, be prepared with proven de-stressing techniques.
Stress can cause overindulgence of all kinds and while that may feel good in the moment, poor diet and nutrition can cause long-term stress and mood issues. When feeling stressed, reach for something nutritious and protein-packed...
Making changes to your lifestyle can help prevent or lessen the severity of health issues, which may result in fewer health expenses and improved well-being.
Even with insurance, medication can be expensive. Without insurance, many are at risk of foregoing important medicine all together. Don’t skip doses; Find ways to pay less for prescriptions instead.
Prescription medication types can be confusing, especially when it seems like there are different names for the same thing. This quiz on prescription medication types will help clarify things. One of the main ways medication...
Just as effective as brand-name medications and often significantly cheaper, generic medication could be an overlooked strategy to reduce healthcare costs.
Herbal medicine, or supplements, have been used for millennia to treat a variety of health conditions. They can be swallowed as pills or powders or brewed as tea. However, the FDA considers herbal supplements foods, not drugs, so...
People are increasingly moving to an HDHP, or high-deductible health plan, with a health savings account (HSA) as a better way to maximize their healthcare dollars.
While too much UV light can be harmful, safe sun exposure can have a positive impact on well-being. Improved mood and better sleep are among the 5 health benefits of sunlight.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can appear to have very similar symptoms. However, there are specific differences unique to each condition. Do you know how to spot the differences and whether...
Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder start around the same time each year, often during dark winters, and follow a seasonal pattern. More light may be part of the answer.
Psychologist Susan Albers-Bowling notes, “It’s clear that food plays a role in mental health in general, and we know that the gut microbiome is incredibly important for how mood is regulated.” In addition to a...
Wondering how your credit score is calculated? Companies consider data from five main categories, though they aren’t all weighted equally. Find out which factors are the most influential.
Did you know the “charitable giving” deduction was increased for 2021? Itemizers can elect 100% (vs. 60%) of their adjusted gross income. Non-itemizers who take the standard deduction (also slightly higher than last year) are...