by Main Street Medical Team | Jan 31, 2020 | American Heart Health Month, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health
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. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have high blood cholesterol....
by Main Street Medical Team | Jan 24, 2020 | Blood Pressure, Chronic Disease Management, Health Screenings, Medical Testing
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). PAD causes blockages in the arteries of your limbs, slowing blood...
by Main Street Medical Team | Jan 17, 2020 | Chronic Disease Management, Health Screenings, Preventive Health
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. So what is chronic disease management, and how does it...
by Main Street Medical Team | Jan 3, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Preventive Health
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 commit to a...
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