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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...
What to Know About STD testing
What to Know About STD testing With its Valentine’s Day cards and heart-shaped candies, February is all about showing love to those closest to you. And what better way to show love to a significant other than to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases? STDs —...
3 Ways to Heal your Gut Naturally
3 Ways to Heal your Gut Naturally The gastrointestinal tract, also known as the gut, is an essential body system that starts in the mouth and runs through the body to the anus. The GI tract includes digestive organs such as the stomach, esophagus and intestines, which...
Did You Know? MEC is here for all of your healthcare needs!
Did You Know? MEC is here for all your healthcare needs! For all your urgent care needs, Midwest Express Clinic is your family’s first choice for convenient and affordable healthcare! Did you know we also offer a variety of other services? Get seen by a professional...
Top 3 Most Unhealthy Breakfast Foods
Top 3 Most Unhealthy Breakfast Foods Looking for ways to kick-start your morning? Improving your daily breakfast routine is a great place to start. A healthy and balanced breakfast can help boost metabolism, keep weight down and give you the energy you need to take on...
5 Healthy Habits to Kickstart 2023
5 Healthy Habits to Kickstart 2023 It takes about 66 days to fully develop a new habit, according to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology. While many of us start the new year with a laundry list of resolutions to improve our health, sticking...
Midwest Express Clinic is Now Open in Aurora and Tinley Park on Harlem Avenue, Illinois!
Midwest Express Clinic is Now Open in Aurora and Tinley Park on Harlem Avenue, Illinois! Midwest Express Clinic is growing! We are so excited to announce we are now open and bringing quality care to the community in Aurora, Illinois! In addition, we have opened a...
Thyroid Awareness Month – Hypothyroidism 101
Thyroid Awareness Month – Hypothyroidism 101 Every January, the American Thyroid Association promotes Thyroid Awareness Month, which aims to educate the public about the importance of managing and monitoring thyroid health. In the United States, about 20 million...
5 Simple Weight Loss Tips for 2023
5 simple Weight Loss Tips for 2023 With the new year in full swing, many of us have already decided on some positive changes to make in 2023. Whether these resolutions are about our work, personal life or health journey, finding New Year’s resolutions that are...