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Myths (and Facts) About Mental Illness and Disease
Myths (and Facts) About Mental Illness and Disease Every year, people are coming forward with their stories of living life with a mental illness without being shamed. Sadly, there are still a few myths that have lingered for a long time about mental health problems....
5 Secrets to Healthy Aging
5 Secrets to Healthy Aging Let's talk about something we all do: aging. Getting older doesn't necessarily mean having a slew of medical conditions or poor quality of life. In fact, these years can be very rewarding, and you can still remain both physically and...
New Midwest Express Clinic Locations in Illinois and Indiana Coming Fall 2021
New Midwest Express Clinic Locations in Illinois and Indiana Coming Fall 2021 Midwest Express Clinic is continuing to expand, bringing our healthcare with heart philosophy to even more local communities. Our goal has always been to provide excellent care by...
Women’s Health: PCOS and Ovarian Cancer
Women’s Health: PCOS and Ovarian Cancer Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance leading to enlargement of the ovaries with cysts forming on the outer layer. The condition is prevalent in women of reproductive age, affecting as much as 6% - 12%,...
STD Testing: Why It’s Important for a Healthy You
STD Testing: Why It’s Important for a Healthy You Statistics show that there are at least 1 million new sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections worldwide daily. Most of these diseases pose a lot of danger to patients if not attended to early. For instance, not...
Childhood Obesity Awareness: A Health Concern We should All Take Seriously
What to Know About Self-Improvement Month In September Childhood obesity has increased in the past decade and is now a significant public health concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 1 in 5 children in the United States is...
What to Know About Self-Improvement Month In September
What to Know About Self-Improvement Month In September While the pandemic has been a difficult time for most, it has also encouraged us to try new things, whether to occupy time or break up the day-to-day repetition, leading us inadvertently to potential...
Be Kind to Humankind Week
Be Kind to Humankind Week These days, it feels as though the world has adopted an every-person-for-themselves attitude. While it’s been important to take care of ourselves and families during the pandemic, we must think of how our behaviors and choices impact those...
Foods High in Vitamin D to Boost Your Immune System
Everyone needs more Vitamin D.
Responsible for maintaining strong bones and a healthy immune system – and even possibly reducing the risk of contracting COVID-19 – it is an extremely important nutrient. An estimated 1 billion people are deficient in Vitamin D.
Thank you, Kris Bryant!
Thank you, Kris Bryant, for being part of the Midwest Express Clinic family! Since the beginning of the year, Kris Bryant has been an...
National Breastfeeding Month: 5 Benefits of Breastfeeding
National Breastfeeding Month: 5 Benefits of Breastfeeding After giving birth, feeding is one of the first opportunities you have to bond with your baby. While it’s always important to note that “fed is best,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...
Insect Bites To Look Out For This Summer And How To Treat Them
Insect Bites To Look Out For This Summer And How To Treat Them The lazy summer days happily draw us out of homes in search of a bit of sunshine and warm weather fun. But the fair-weather season is also a prime time for bugs. These tiny pests can make backyards a...