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A Guide to Discussing Mental Health with Children of All Ages
A Guide to Discussing Mental Health with Children of All Ages Over the past few decades, it has become widely accepted that mental health is just as important to our overall well-being as physical health. However, stigmas and misinformation still exist about mental...
‘Intuitive Eating’: The Guilt-Free Way to Get Healthy for Life
‘Intuitive Eating’: The Guilt-Free Way to Get Healthy for Life If you ever spend time around an infant, you’ll notice that they are very in tune with what their bodies need. They let you know when they’re hungry, and they stop eating — and usually pass out — when...
Tips to Keep Your Family Safe by Preventing Accidental Poisonings at Home
Tips to Keep Your Family Safe by Preventing Accidental Poisonings at Home Tips to keep your family safe by preventing accidental poisonings at home According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, there is a poison exposure reported every 15 seconds,...
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: The Surprising Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: The Surprising Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate lovers rejoice! Beyond being a delicious treat, dark chocolate also has a few proven health benefits when enjoyed in moderation. Read on to discover these science-backed...
New Location Now Open in Burbank
New Location Now Open in Burbank We are excited to announce that Midwest Express Clinic is now open in Burbank, Illinois! Our new location is open from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Friday, and 8am to 6pm on weekends. No appointment is necessary; however, using our...
Pump Up Your Day With These Heart-Healthy Exercises
Pump Up Your Day With These Heart-Healthy Exercises Since it’s in charge of keeping blood flowing to all other muscles and organs, your heart is arguably the most important muscle in your body. Similar to your other muscles, it can become stronger the more you make it...
The Best Colors and Scents That Help with Exercising
The Best Colors and Scents That Help with Exercising We’re almost a full two months into the year, which according to a recent study done in the U.K., means 64% of people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. If exercising more was on your to-do list...
Midwest Express Clinic Celebrates 10 Years
Midwest Express Clinic Celebrates 10 Years Tuesday, Feb. 22, marks the 10-year anniversary of the very first Midwest Express Clinic opening its doors in Munster, Indiana. We quickly realized our operations needed to expand, and fast. Patients were waiting days or...
Now Open in North Hammond and Northbrook
New Locations Now Open in North Hammond and Northbrook We are excited to announce that we recently opened our second Hammond, Indiana, location in North Hammond and another location in Northbrook, Illinois. Both locations are open from 8am to 8pm, Monday through...
The Science of How Love and Marriage Make you Healthier
The Science of How Love and Marriage Make you Healthier Matters of the heart, the ones that give us those warm fuzzy feelings, seem unrelated to the cold, hard facts that make up the field of science. However, the two are linked when it comes to how love affects a...
How to Make Exercise a Lifelong Habit for Children
How to Make Exercise a Lifelong Habit for Children Just like adults, kids need physical activity. Whether it’s aerobic exercise, playing a sport or simply jumping on a trampoline, children need a certain amount of exercise every day. It was easier before electronics...
How to Stay Safe (and Warm) When Exercising in the Winter
How to Stay Safe (and Warm) When Exercising in the Winter The winter can push back your exercise plans. Whether it’s snowing, raining or just plain freezing, not many people want to head outside for physical activity. Just like how you would prepare for emergencies...