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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...
Top New Year’s Resolutions to Boost Your Health
Top New Year’s Resolutions to Boost Your Health As we enter the new year, it’s likely that you’ve already made your resolutions and are ready to put them into action. Read on for our top health-related New Year’s resolutions that can help improve your physical and...
Common Cold vs. the Flu
Common Cold vs. the Flu With cold and flu season in full force, many people are asking themselves the same question: How do I know whether it’s the common cold or the flu? Use this handy guide to help determine which is which and find out how you can keep your family...
4 Essential Daily Vitamins You Should be Taking
4 Essential Daily Vitamins You Should be Taking As the new year draws closer, many of us are looking for ways to improve our health in 2023. Whether it’s signing up for an exercise class or trying out a new diet, there are plenty of ways to improve our daily habits to...
How to Stay Stress-Free During the Holiday Season
How to stay stress-free during the holiday season It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, the holidays are also the most stressful time of the year (although tax season is a close runner-up). Whether it’s waiting for an eternity in line at Santa’s...