Habits can be really hard to break. While some habits like reaching for a bottle of water instead of a soda can be a bit more manageable, quitting a lifelong habit like smoking is a much larger and more intensive task. Even though it may seem overwhelming or impossible, you deserve to live a smoke-free life! Smoking has no health benefits to you and only increases your risk of long-term health complications. Our AFC Urgent ...
Getting sick is a natural part of regular life, even if it is a bit frustrating or inconvenient. While you probably associate sickness with illnesses like colds or the flu, STDs should also be considered a part of this list. Even if thinking about STDs makes you uncomfortable, they are really common! One in five Americans experience one in any given year, making them one of the most common types of illnesses. Routine STD testing ...
We are in the heart of the summer here in the Charlotte area, and we are loving it! The warm weather, sunnier days and time spent with friends and family are priceless. However, that means tick season is still in high gear and we all must remain vigilant. The majority of tick bites aren’t dangerous, but there is always a chance that the tick that bites you is carrying Lyme disease. If you find ...
While every day is different and brings its own experiences, it can be easy to fall into a relatively predictable routine. From work to dinner to chauffeuring your kids to games, practices or lessons, it can be exhausting! For many, plopping down on the couch in front of the TV after a long day becomes part of the routine. It is important to de-stress every day, but you should also make time often to engage ...
Cancer in any form is always scary. Certain forms of cancer are more common in certain populations, while skin cancer can affect anybody at any age. Skin cancer can often appear quickly, but the skin damage that was done to cause the cancer probably happened a while ago and was compounded over time. The most common cause of skin cancer is chronic overexposure to the rays of the sun and can develop on any part ...
It can be alarming whenever you see your young children in pain or not feeling well. After all, it is your job as a parent and caregiver to care for them! There are many reasons why your little one might be sick, and one of the reasons is commonly some type of infection. Anyone can contract a salmonella infection, including children and even young babies. This is happens when eating or drinking something that was ...
Getting enough sleep at night has more benefits than just avoiding excess sleepiness when your alarm goes off. In addition to helping you power through your day, it is crucial for maintaining your immune system and helping your entire body function better. Also, quality sleep is important for your mental health and can help you focus all day and even learn more efficiently. We love sleep! Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team explains why you ...
Your mental health is a crucial part of your overall well-being. This is especially true in the winter months when our lifestyles change up and we spend more time indoors. While some of us get through the season by looking forward to summer, the winter season can cause the appearance of seasonal affective disorder for others. Mild periods of sadness throughout the year are common and usually nothing to be concerned about. However, if your ...
Getting a flu shot at the start of every flu season is recommended for all eligible people 6 months and older. It can prevent you from getting sick altogether and it can keep you from getting seriously sick if you do end up coming down with influenza. We are so pleased to offer the flu vaccine to our community! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne can provide you with protection from the flu today ...
Did you know that prescription antibiotics have been around for less than 100 years? Before that, developing a bacterial infection was incredibly deadly! A third of all deaths back then were attributed to complications due to an infection. We are so thankful for antibiotics. Nowadays, a quick prescription can have you feeling back to normal in no time. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne shares the details about antibiotics below. How ...
A vertigo attack can appear suddenly and be debilitating. It is much more than just a simple dizziness from time to time! Instead, vertigo makes your world spin around you and your entire surroundings can shift before your eyes and seemingly beneath your feet. While your environment is spinning, it can be hard to accomplish anything or simply move through your day. While vertigo can be a diagnosis, it is important to note that vertigo ...
Especially this year, it can be difficult to keep the weight off. With so many of us staying inside much more than normal, learning to stay away from the snacks or replace them with healthier ones has been a learning curve. However, making those kinds of lifestyle choices are instrumental in staying healthy this year Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne is here to walk you through how you can do your best to ...
The CDC recommends that you get a flu shot every year, but this year, the pandemic makes getting one even more important! Getting your flu shot is an important step in being as vigilant as possible in order to avoid what doctors are referencing as a “twindemic” of the flu and COVID-19. If you have questions about whether to get a flu shot this year and how it can help, your AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne ...
More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. But how would you know if you were experiencing elevated blood pressure? That’s a bit tricky, because high blood pressure is what’s known as a silent condition. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne wants to take a few minutes to talk through what high blood pressure is, how to keep tabs on your blood pressure and how to maintain a ...
