Are You at Risk?
According to the American Heart Association, certain risk factors for heart disease can be controlled through education, lifestyle, diet, exercise and medication (see below). Consult your physician for help in controlling: Smoking
High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Diabetes Overweight /Obesity Physical Inactivity Certain risk factors for heart disease are beyond your…
Live it out
Heart-healthy living starts with controlling the risk factors for heart disease. Here are five ways you can help your heart. Kick The Habit: Smoking is not just bad for your lungs. It also increases your risk for atherosclerosis and can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. If you smoke, quit. If you don’t, don’t start.
30 Minutes Could Save Your Life: A…
Straight From The Heart
Beverly Hills 90210 and Go Red For Women’s Jennie Garth Shares Her Story To Educate Women and Save Lives
Jennie Garth is all too familiar with the devastating effects of heart disease. The actress, director and producer, who starred in the television show Beverly Hills 90210, is a spokesperson for Go Red For Women, a campaign created by the American Heart…
Live it out
Heart-healthy living starts with controlling the risk factors for heart disease. Here are five ways you can help your heart. Kick The Habit: Smoking is not just bad for your lungs. It also increases your risk for atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty substances in your arteries. This can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. If you smoke, quit. If you don’t,…
A Message from the CEO A Home For Your Heart
It’s a disturbing but true fact: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. What’s even more disturbing is that many cases of heart disease are preventable.
Don’t let yourself become another statistic. Take the first step in fighting heart disease by seeing your personal physician for a comprehensive physical exam. If…
Prostate Cancer: How to Beat the Odds
Attention all men 40 and older. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and is the perfect time to talk with your doctor about screening for this all-too-common disease. About one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Fortunately, the survival rate for prostate cancer…
Got Gluten?
What You Need to Know About Gluten and Celiac Disease
You’ve probably noticed more and more food packaging labeled “gluten-free.” The term has become part of the American food vocabulary, but what exactly does it mean?
Gluten is a protein found in foods that contain wheat, rye or barley. Bread, pizza crust, pasta and cookies are some of the many foods that contain…
Here’s to a Healthy School Year!
Would you believe it’s already back-to-school time! Buying new clothes and school supplies are probably on the top of your to-do list if you have school-age children. But if you haven’t already, don’t forget to call your pediatrician and schedule a wellness exam for your kids.
In addition to checking your children’s health and growth development,…
All the ways we care
Good health is your family’s most precious possession. That’s why Main Street Hospital, together with our physician staff, offers a comprehensive range of services for both the detection and treatment of many medical conditions.
Heart Disease
DETECTION – EKG: Also known as an ECG or electrocardiogram, this painless and non-invasive test is used to detect heart…
Food Allergies: Watching What You Eat
An estimated 14 million Americans suffer from food allergies. That’s about four percent of adults and six to eight percent of children in the United States. Unfortunately, food allergies are on the rise. Peanut allergies in children tripled from 1987 to 2008, for example.
There are more than 160 foods that can cause an allergic reaction. However,…