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The Most Common Types of Women’s Cancer
Despite recent advancements in preventive and proactive treatment, cancer remains an intimidating threat. This disease is still not fully understood and treatment can drag on for months or even years. It’s absolutely crucial that people know what symptoms to watch for...
Heart Disease in Women: Identification & Treatment
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...
Take Charge of Your Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management
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...
February 2020: American Heart Health Month
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....
ABI Screening: What Is an Ankle-Brachial Index Test?
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...
What is Chronic Disease Management?
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...
3 Health & Wellness Goals to Set for 2020
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...
Happy Holidays from Main Street Medical Clinic!
2019 has zipped along to the end in the blink of an eye. This is the time of the year we pause and reflect, analyze the year behind us and look ahead with great anticipation for the year to come. We consider what went well and look for opportunities for growth. With...
Overcoming Seasonal Depression for the Holidays
Every winter, millions of Americans feel fatigue, boredom, and sadness settle in as the days grow shorter. This feeling is known as seasonal depression (sometimes also called seasonal affective disorder). Even though this type of depression tends to be temporary, it...
Wrapping Up National Handwashing Awareness Week
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...
Happy Thanksgiving from Main Street Medical Clinic!
Whether you’re new to Main Street Medical Clinic or you’ve been with us for a while, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to take time off work, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with your family. What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what the...
Protecting Yourself and Your Family This Flu Season
Influenza, otherwise known as the flu, is a serious and sometimes deadly sickness. It attacks the immune system causing body aches, fever, and a sore throat. It’s also very easily spread from person to person! If you’re looking to protect yourself and your family this...