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Given that both urgent care and doctors are medics, it can be confusing to know when to go to urgent care vs. doctor. Urgent care means you can get treatment for minor illnesses and general critical medical issues.

Spending many hours on the office desk without doing the exercises for office workers can be tiresome. Thankfully, most activities for office workers are simple. When you sit in an office from morning to evening, you’ll need to do some of these ...

Lack of healthy bedtime habits has instant harmful effects on your body performance, hormones, and brain functionality. Sleep deprivation leads to weight gain and increased disease risks such as high blood pressure, memory troubles, poor mental health...

While eating healthy is a requirement to maintain good health, many people have ended up implementing many diet myths. One factor that has caused the diet myths to trend is the internet.

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the primary causes of blindness among diabetic patients. If detected in the early stages, the risk of severe vision loss will reduce by 90 percent.

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are mental disorders that one can develop after experiencing a traumatic event.

With the advent of technological revolutions, the medical field has significantly benefited from tools like neural scan systems. Treatment of mental health conditions has remarkably improved. A brain scan gives a medical expert in the field access...

Going for the first ultrasound during pregnancy is usually an unforgettable experience for many pregnant women. If you are a parent-to-be, you are perhaps wondering how your first ultrasound will go. How will the doctors do it?

The most common chronic diseases like cancer and chronic kidney disease are long-term health conditions requiring continuous medical attention. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), chronic illnesses may not have a cure and are ...

Getting a COVID vaccine with allergies can negatively affect your health, especially if it causes anaphylaxis. Some of the vaccines that the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved include the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, Moderna Vaccine, and ....

As vaccines for COVID become more readily available, questions about the vaccine keep popping up. Can you still get COVID after you get the vaccine? 

Over the last few weeks, we talked about the COVID vaccine and common questions surrounding it. One of the biggest questions we haven’t answered yet is what are the COVID vaccine side effects? In the following blog, we will answer this question in depth. 

Many people are wondering if the vaccine affects pregnancy because they are one of the at-risk groups for COVID. The CDC is also researching the effects of the vaccines on pregnant women.

Anti-inflammatory herbs and spices have helped millions of people treat inflammation, the body’s natural response to injuries and infections.

If you always experience an itchy sensation inside your mouth or swelling on the face after eating a particular food, these could be the common food allergies’ symptoms.

More often than not, scientists denote that solving mental health problems can improve physical health. This is true because your mind and body connect in many ways; so the issues and solutions go together.

If your New Year’s resolution is to be more healthy, you’re probably looking for some low-calorie, nutritious recipes to make. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a recipe that’s good for you while also tasting great.

If you feel like you’ve already failed at keeping your 2021 resolutions on track, worry no more. You can still make a few adjustments to help achieve your health and fitness goals.

The internet is full of conflicting information on which diet is the best for long-term health. But while trendy diets come and go, some eating plans have withstood the test of time and gained the approval of health professionals over and over.

The coronavirus has been a thorn in the side of the entire world for over a year now. And while some regions have shown significant improvement, others still have a way to go.

No one can keep perfect track of their health at all times. And of course, not every headache or upset stomach is a sign of some awful underlying issue. However, there are certain aspects of your health that deserve more attention than they typically get.

With the constant reminders to stay at home unless you have to leave for essential activities, one question remains: are doctor visits essential? Should you physically leave your home for a health exam?

At Main Street Medical Clinic, we pride ourselves on providing the best healthcare we can for our patients. Our team has put in more effort than ever during the pandemic.

The pandemic has changed the way many of us view going to the doctor. As healthcare workers prioritized emergency cases and high-risk patients, more stable patients didn’t bother as much with preventive health visits.

“Better safe than sorry”, many of us heard growing up. But how does that apply practically to medical situations? How can you tell if that stomachache requires a trip to the ER or is just a result of a bad dinner?

Macronutrients–proteins, fats, and carbohydrates–are most people’s primary focus when planning a healthy diet. These categories do provide a quick and easy breakdown of different foods and help people plan a healthy diet. But they’re not the whole story.

What’s one of the most important and yet most invisible parts of your body? Your skeleton. Your bones act as a framework for your body, allowing you to move and even to stand upright.

What do most of us do when sleepiness strikes in the middle of the day? If we’re in a conducive situation, we may sneak off to the couch or bed for a quick power nap.

You’ve likely heard about the ideal vital signs–heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, etc. for someone your age and build–but may not know how to keep track of these signs yourself. Some require equipment not everyone has.

About 13% of jobs in 2016 were classified as sedentary, meaning they required virtually no physical labor or movement. Sitting down for work all day might sound relaxing and easy.

Whether you’re new to Main Street Clinic or you’ve been with us for a while, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to take time off work, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with your family. What are you thankful for this year?

To some extent, we all deal with perfectionism. Maybe we’ve set too high standards for ourselves or someone else, or we’re struggling to live up to someone else’s expectations.

Have you ever noticed that something feels a bit off in your body? Maybe you don’t feel outright sick, but a sudden change in your habits or body catches you off guard.

Anyone who has ever experienced surgery knows that things don’t stop when the operation does.

We’ve all seen those sketchy-looking ads from people claiming to have the cure for cancer or the real solution to weight loss.

Despite its prevalence in America, diabetes is an often-misunderstood diagnosis. Whether it’s confusing Type 1 and Type 2 or blaming the patient for their own disease, plenty of people have very little detailed understanding of what diabetes truly is ...

Everyone has experienced pain at some point in their lives. Whether it’s the result of an injury, sickness, or the body simply acting strange, pain is a universal human experience.

If there was a magic pill to make you perfectly healthy and keep you healthy for life, that pill would be in absurdly high demand across the world. Sadly, no such pill exists.

There are certain words in the medical field that induce worry for sometimes nonsensical reasons.

We’re all familiar with macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Likewise, we’ve all heard of micronutrients like vitamin A, iron, calcium, and more.

We’ve all heard outlandish claims about rapid weight loss or curing diseases by doing one weird trick every morning, cutting out a specific food from our diets, buying a particular product, or some combination of all the above. False claims about health ab

As the pandemic continues, more people than ever are asking questions about boosting their immune systems and staying healthy. Of course, this is a great idea even in the best of circumstances. There’s no “magic pill” or awesome habit that will ...

Even before the coronavirus pandemic made them a necessity, virtual doctor visits were becoming more popular.

The coronavirus, or COVID-19, needs no introduction. By now everyone is familiar with the worldwide pandemic that threatens anyone and everyone. While no person is truly safe from the virus, people that meet certain criteria or have certain health...

Certain diseases or general health problems affect men and women equally and produce nearly identical symptoms. However, there are always exceptions.

Cancer is a terrifying disease for anyone. According to the National Cancer Institute, while both men and women are susceptible to cancer, men have a higher mortality rate from the disease.

The cultural conversation around mental health tends to center around women. There are a variety of reasons for this, ranging from the fact that women are perceived as more emotional than men to the fact that women are generally more susceptible...

Your body’s immune system is an intricately designed network of cells that protect your body against bacteria and unhealthy cells. When working properly, the immune system does wonders to keep you healthy.

Heart disease is not a uniquely male problem. However, heart diseases are the most common cause of death for American men, compromising about a quarter of all male deaths.

Few things in life matter more than paying close attention to your health and how your body responds in different situations. Unfortunately, too many people put off seeking medical help until extensive damage has already occurred from a preventable ...

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, more than 50 million Americans of all ages experiences allergies every year. This includes chronic allergies as well as seasonal reactions.

Poor circulation or artery problems can be caused by a spectrum of different diseases or disorders. By the nature of these diseases, living with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can cause all manner of health struggles, from wounds that refuse to ...

Anyone living with breathing troubles is likely well aware of spirometry testing. For those who aren’t, a spirometry test measures the amount of air your lungs can hold and how high your breathing strength is.

As the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, many people are focused on preventing themselves from getting sick or from spreading the disease to others. The CDC’s recommendations of frequent handwashing and social distancing still hold true...

Many of our patients deal with chronic illnesses every day. And unfortunately, these chronic diseases can sometimes interfere with their ability to schedule a timely doctor’s appointment or even complete a normal day without needing help.

A closer look at common women’s health issues requires more detail than just a general examination of overall adult health. Due to both anatomical and hormonal differences, plus other variables science can’t quite pin down, ...

Mental health is a commonly discussed topic now and is gradually losing its stigma from previous years.

An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system turns against itself, attacking healthy cells instead of bacteria or unhealthy cells. While this can theoretically happen to anyone, some autoimmune diseases occur based on risk factors...

Despite recent advancements in preventive and proactive treatment, cancer remains an intimidating threat. This disease is still not fully understood and treatment can drag on for months or even years.

According to Harvard Health, heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women, yet women tend to have a lower survival rate than men.

According to the National Health Council, approximately 133 million Americans (more than 40% of the total population) live with chronic disease. If you’re one of them, you likely understand the impact chronic disease has on anyone’s life.

High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. It can be hard to detect, as it often shows no signs or symptoms.

The ankle-brachial index test (ABI screening) is an effective way for your provider to check how your blood is flowing, and to check for peripheral vascular disease or peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Many Americans deal with multiple complex conditions at the same time. Chronic conditions can make life more difficult, but fortunately, we have the ability to assess and resolve the issue with medical assistance.

How many times in the past have you set new year’s resolutions to lose weight, gain muscle, or go on a diet, and ultimately abandoned ship by mid-March? It’s easy to set unrealistic goals for yourself to start in the new year, but difficult to actually...

2019 has zipped along to the end in the blink of an eye. This is the time of the year we pause and reflect, analyze the year behind us and look ahead with great anticipation for the year to come.

Every winter, millions of Americans feel fatigue, boredom, and sadness settle in as the days grow shorter. This feeling is known as seasonal depression (sometimes also called seasonal affective disorder).

We all learned the importance of washing our hands when we were kids. Plenty of us may have even memorized songs about it. But it’s all too easy to forget about handwashing when we get older. After all, our hands couldn’t be that dirty, right?

Whether you’re new to Main Street Medical Clinic or you’ve been with us for a while, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to take time off work, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with your family.

Influenza, otherwise known as the flu, is a serious and sometimes deadly sickness.

Do you or any of your family members struggle with the debilitating condition of diabetes?

We’ve got great news! We’re excited to announce that we have partnered with Memorial Hermann Health System to offer coverage for their insurance plan members.

Some people get itchy eyes and stuffy noses from the pollen in the air, while others suffer from anaphylactic reactions caused by certain foods.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which we would like to observe here at Main Street Medical Clinic. According to Cancer.Net, “This year, an estimated 268,600 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and ...

There’s no argument that diet affects your heart health and alcohol is no exception. The relationship between alcohol and blood pressure is undeniable. You’ve probably heard that a glass of red wine can prevent heart disease or lead to fewer heart attacks.

With age comes wisdom but unfortunately, our risks for developing health problems increase too. While your age plays a role in your chances of having a stroke, genetics plays an even greater role.

There are two primary types of care people need throughout their lives: preventive healthcare and ad hoc treatment. Both are of near-equal importance in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Ready to get serious about your health? If you’re looking to make a positive change in your life and aren’t quite sure where to start, begin by examining your habits. Are you proactive about your health? If not, are you ready to start?

Most people already recognize the importance of caring for their own health. We avoid situations that could put us in danger, generally try to eat a healthy diet, and visit the doctor for difficult medical situations. But there’s one dimension ...

You may have heard people blame vaccines for a plethora of dangerous health conditions. It’s critical to listen to the advice of doctors and scientists over random health bloggers.

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