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Debunking Viral Social Media Wellness Trends
Debunking Viral Social Media Wellness Trends With the rise of wellness influencers on social media, it seems like every week some new health trend or hack goes viral. While some of these trends can be beneficial and are backed by clinical evidence, others may not be...
Portage Park Now Open!
Portage Park Now Open Midwest Express Clinic is now open, bringing quality and affordable healthcare to Portage Park in Chicago, Illinois! We are excited to bring quality and affordable healthcare to this community. MEC is here for all of your preventative and urgent...
Now Accepting County Care Insurance in Illinois
Now Accepting County Care Insurance in Illinois Midwest Express Clinic now accepts County Care patients at all Illinois locations. This decision is set to benefit thousands of patients who rely on County Care for their healthcare needs. County Care is a...
Asthma Versus Allergies
Asthma Verses Allergies More than 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma, according to a recent study by the Cleveland Clinic. Of those, over 15 million have asthmatic reactions caused by common allergens, ranking allergic asthma as the most common form of asthma...
Community is at the Heart of Midwest Express Clinic
Community is at the Heart of Midwest Express Clinic Whether it’s partnering with youth athletics programs or hosting food drives for local charities, Midwest Express Clinic prides itself on its dedication to community involvement in the Northwest Indiana and...
What to Know About Norovirus
What to Know About Norovirus Commonly referred to as the stomach bug or stomach flu, norovirus is a highly contagious infection that affects the gastrointestinal system and causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms. It is estimated that 1 in 15 people will...
What to Expect During a Wellness Exam
What to Expect During a Wellness Exam There’s only so much you can do on your own to stay healthy and disease-free. That’s why annual wellness checkups are so important. These exams give you an accurate look at your current health and offer an opportunity to analyze...
Defeat Diabetes Month: What You Need to Know About Diabetes
Defeat Diabetes Month: What You Need to Know About Diabetes Diabetes affects over 37 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 1 in 5 of them don’t know that they have it, according to the American Diabetes Association. To spread awareness and encourage the public...
How to Protect Your Eyes Against Digital Eye Strain
How to Protect Your Eyes Against Digital Eye Strain Whether on a phone, laptop or TV, it’s estimated that Americans spend five hours or more each day looking at a digital screen. Excessive screen time can cause digital eye strain, a group of eye and vision-related...
Everything You Need To Know About Insulin Resistance
Everything You Need To Know About Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance, also known as metabolic syndrome, affects nearly 1 in 3 Americans, according to recent studies. Many people are likely to experience symptoms of insulin resistance without being aware they have...
Parasite Cleanses Are Trendy – But Are They Safe?
Parasite Cleanses Are Trendy - But Are They Safe? If you’ve spent any time on TikTok in the last year, odds are you’ve seen the hashtag #parasitecleanse in your video feed. The topic of parasite cleanses has racked up nearly 300 million views on TikTok, with an army...
Boost Your Heart Health with these Simple Lifestyle Changes
Boost Your Heart Health with these Simple Lifestyle Changes Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. While this statistic is alarming, it should come as no surprise given that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans. The good...