by Main Street Medical Team | Feb 14, 2020 | Heart Attacks, Heart Disease, Heart Health
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. While a number of factors are thought to contribute to this statistic, perhaps one of the most important is that plenty of...
by Main Street Medical Team | Feb 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
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. The diagnosis and lifestyle...
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...
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