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...
by Main Street Medical Team | Dec 6, 2019 | Handwashing, Healthy Lifestyle, Preventive Health
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? If you’ve found yourself...
by Main Street Medical Team | Oct 11, 2019 | Blood Pressure, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health
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. This...
by Main Street Medical Team | Oct 4, 2019 | Healthy Lifestyle, Stroke Prevention
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. If you have an immediate family member who has had a stroke, it’s...
by Main Street Medical Team | Sep 27, 2019 | Health Screenings, Healthy Lifestyle, Preventive Health, Treatment
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. However, sometimes one or both types of healthcare falls by the wayside in favor...
by Main Street Medical Team | Sep 20, 2019 | Health Screenings, Healthy Lifestyle, Preventive Health
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? Check out these doctor-endorsed...
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