November is National Diabetes Month, centered around World Diabetes Day on November 14th. We were lucky to have the opportunity to interview Philadelphia’s favorite record collector and segment radio personality; John Stanley of John’s Dollar Bin. John has been living with diabetes for over 15 years and gave us some great insight on what to look out for and how…
October seemed to come so quickly this year. Along with the usual drop in temperature, a grand display of fall colors and exciting Halloween festivities; October is also host to Healthy Lung Awareness Month. Discover Health is fully invested in providing awareness and advocacy for keeping your lungs as healthy as possible. We want everyone to be able to breathe…
As the world starts to open back up again, we see many people packing up their home office and returning to the workplace. With so much potential time spent in one place, it’s now more important than ever to be conscious of your own health and conscientious of your employees/co-workers as well. Here are a few tips that anyone can…
The dog days of summer can certainly keep some folks indoors; cooling off in the comfort of their ceiling fans and air conditioning units. The other side of that coin is the yearn to be outside; enjoying nature and soaking up the vitamin D fueled rays of the summer sun. Whether you’re taking a summertime hike, relaxing poolside, or enjoying…
Summertime can bring a less intensive schedule for most people, opening up plenty of free time to focus on one’s health. Introducing new ways to boost your well being is a great way to enjoy the relaxing days of summer. We at Discover Health have built a comprehensive list of great ways for people of all ages to promote your…
During Pride Month, I have realized the unique health challenges that face the LGBT elder population. But what most concerned me is the discrimination and accessibility LGBT elders face when seeking health care. Over the course of my nursing career, there has not been any formal training in cultural sensitivity to the LGBTQ and elder population. For this population experiencing…
Alzheimer’s Disease is the 5th leading cause of death for people over the age of 65 in the US. With no known cure, it’s important to be able to identify in the earliest stages. This helps treatment, care, and prevention to be practiced properly. Because of the nature of its symptoms, caregiving is practically inevitable for patients. Here are a…
In the United States, we see over 5 million skin cancer cases a year. This makes it America’s most common form of cancer. Fortunately, it is also one of the most preventable forms of it. May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so Discover Health would like to share some basic facts, warning signs and preventable measures to help raise…
Over centuries, even before European settlers arrived, alcohol has been used as a coping mechanism heavily in American culture. The traditions and rituals that come along with the social aspect of alcohol make it pretty hard to avoid. Had a long week at work? The first thing on many people’s minds is happy hour. Celebrating a milestone birthday or a…
There are many reasons why families with caregivers tend to lean on respite care for their loved ones. It’s a very broad task, putting one’s needs before your own. While a caregiver’s goal is to provide your loved one with routine comfort through their everyday life, one must watch out for their own well-being as well. Caregiver fatigue or “burnout”…
