Pythagorean theorem and orthocenter

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Point $H$ is the orthocenter of $\triangle ABC$. Let $AD$ and $CM$ be the altitudes. Show that $BM^2-BD^2=HD^2-HM^2$.

By Pythagorean theorem: 1) $\triangle BCM \rightarrow BM^2=BC^2-CM^2$ and 2) $\triangle ABD \rightarrow BD^2-AB^2-AD^2$. How to approach the problem further?

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Write Pytagorean theorem in right triangles which includes also the point $H$, say $HCD$ and $HAM$.

Better, try $HBM$ and $HBD$.