by Main Street Medical Team | Aug 21, 2020 | Cholesterol, Healthy Lifestyle, Preventive Health
There are certain words in the medical field that induce worry for sometimes nonsensical reasons. One of these words is definitely “cholesterol”. Most people are vaguely aware that cholesterol is a bad thing and can be managed by eating fewer animal products. However,...
by Main Street Medical Team | Aug 14, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Preventive Health
We’re all familiar with macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Likewise, we’ve all heard of micronutrients like vitamin A, iron, calcium, and more. But knowing where to find these micronutrients isn’t always as straightforward as identifying macronutrients....
by Main Street Medical Team | Aug 7, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Preventive Health
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 abound on the...
by Main Street Medical Team | Jul 31, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Immune System, Preventive Health
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 make your immune system...
by Main Street Medical Team | Jul 10, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Men's Health, Preventive Health
Certain diseases or general health problems affect men and women equally and produce nearly identical symptoms. However, there are always exceptions. Other types of diseases are unique to men or affect men differently than women. Because of this, it’s crucial for men...
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....
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