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Here you will find healthy recipes and lifestyle tips to tie into your everyday routine. We strive to promote body positivity while teaching the fundamentals of nutrition and fitness. Learn more about matters like mental health and body image, while discovering workout routines and meal plans that work for your lifestyle!
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November 2019: American Diabetes Month
Do you or any of your family members struggle with the debilitating condition of diabetes? Whether you’re familiar or not, it’s important to understand that diabetes is a disease that can greatly alter a person’s life. This month is American Diabetes Month--it’s a...
Now Accepted: Memorial Hermann Health Insurance
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. If you or your family members are currently enrolled in one of their health plans, we look forward to serving...
The Importance of Allergy Testing
Some people get itchy eyes and stuffy noses from the pollen in the air, while others suffer from anaphylactic reactions caused by certain foods. Whether you’ve had a seemingly harmless allergy all your life or if you’re just beginning to notice some more aggressive...
Observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019
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 62,930 women will be...
Alcohol Consumption and Blood Pressure
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...
Critical Stroke Prevention Guidelines
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...
Prevention vs. 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...
5 Tips for 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...
The Importance of Preventive Care
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 that too many people...
3 Reasons to Get Vaccinated
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. For the safety of your children, younger children, and people with compromised immune...