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Now Open in Griffith and Norridge
Now Open in Griffith and Norridge Midwest Express Clinic is expanding! We are excited to announce that the two latest locations to open in Indiana and Illinois are Griffith and Norridge. These new locations have the same amazing services – from X-rays to testing to...
The Science Behind Why Low-Carb Diets Work
The Science Behind Why Low-Carb Diets Work There is a lot of evidence showing that low-carb diets are more effective at promoting weight-loss than the normal low-fat diet. Many studies have come out supporting the low-carb diet. These studies show that this form of...
American Diabetes Month: How Sugar Ruins Your Health
American Diabetes Month: How Sugar Ruins Your Health Every year, the American Diabetes Association sounds the alarm. During the month of November, Americans everywhere learn about diabetes, including how to live with and prevent it. While millions currently have the...
The Ultimate Guide to a Safe Halloween
The Ultimate Guide to a Safe Halloween Halloween is a fun and spooky holiday for parents and children. However, there are many safety issues that could arise when trick-or-treating or attending Spooktober parties. Midwest Express Clinic wants everyone to have a safe...
Supplements (Backed by Science) that May Improve Your Anxiety
Supplements (Backed by Science) that May Improve Your Anxiety Everyone feels some anxiety throughout their lives. However, too much anxiety can lead to health complications, not to mention a lower quality of life. Jobs, relationships, kids, and the world at large can...
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...