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December and the holiday season should be a time of merriment and festivities, but unfortunately, it’s also often filled with a never-ending string of stress. Constant stressors such as gift planning, traveling, decorating, and juggling day-to-day responsibilities can contribute to significant stress levels. Stress is likely to contribute to high blood pressure and may lead to long-term health conditions! That is why it is important to consistently manage stressors and stress triggers! Use these ...

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The common cold and flu are two illnesses that make the rounds every year, and they can be very frustrating when you come down with them. Getting the flu or a cold can take you out of work or school for several days, and comes with tiring, uncomfortable symptoms. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths about the flu and the common cold that prevent people from getting the treatment they need. Here are some ...

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Blood pressure is an important measure to determine if you are at risk for a serious medical condition or a chronic disease. To ensure you are up-to-date on your health risks it is important to get routine blood pressure screenings.  A chronic disease is any long-term medical condition that decreases your overall health. Diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and similar conditions are common examples of chronic diseases. Patients that have a higher blood pressure are at ...

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Flu season is right on the verge of peaking this season. The leaves are changing colors, pumpkin and apple picking is taking up weekend blocks, and families everywhere are ready to enjoy the fall festivities. But without a seasonal flu shot, patients may be too sick to partake in all the wonderful activities of the fall season!  A local urgent care provider or walk-in clinic is a great way for patients to get immediate flu ...

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In Massachusetts, patients always need an updated flu virus since the state is densely populated, the weather is prime for the flu to spread, and because the flu can spread statewide pretty quickly!  The good news for patients is that AFC Urgent Care Beverly has seasonal flu shots so you can get your vaccination ASAP! Without a vaccine, you may experience several missed days of school or personal time due to the virus. On average ...

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An early flu shot is one of the most effective ways year after year to protect you and your family from the latest strain of influenza. However, many patients still choose to wait for their flu shot or elect not to get the vaccine at all.  Without a flu shot, patients are more likely to miss several weeks of school, work, and other priorities due to the flu. The flu spreads extra rapidly during the ...

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" This year, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases have steadily risen as more and more patients become infected with the virus. However, there are a few updates that can help protect families and Mass. residents from coming into contact with the virus.  EEE is an especially rare disease but has spiked across major counties in the state. While it is preventable, most patients that get EEE can’t be cured and are likely to experience life-threatening ...

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Children of all ages are required to get an updated sport physical in order to participate in new physical activities for the upcoming year/season. These include school-sanctioned sports, recreational groups, and other types of athletic activities.  Parents need to take their child to the appropriate medical provider in order to get their child enrolled in the sports programs that help children grow physically and socially. However, many parents may not fully understand that sport ...

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Summertime is almost over which means you’ll want to make sure that you and your family are healthy and ready to take on the upcoming autumn season. Fall is a wonderful time of the year to enjoy the brisk outdoors as the school year starts.  However, many families and patients could get sick if they aren’t ready for the fall and other seasonal illnesses that require treatment. Fall is usually the start of ...

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Ticks are a small and dangerous pest found outdoors. Many people assume they’re more of a nuisance than a danger, but that isn’t the case. This is because ticks are the primary carriers of Lyme disease as well as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Rather you’re planning for a weekend of camping or just enjoy spending time in the back yard, you must know how to protect yourself from ticks. Knowing the Pest ...

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Traveling to another country is an exciting experience. An international trip is a new opportunity to meet many new people, experience a new culture, and make memories that last a lifetime. Traveling is also a time when many people come into contact with diseases that they aren’t exposed to at home. Knowing what diseases have been on the rise, and where they’ve been on the rise at, may help to keep you protected ...

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Summer is here which means trips to the pool and more time spent outside. While it feels great to soak up the warm weather, the sun could be silently damaging your skin. After just 15 minutes of exposure, the UV rays have already begun damaging your skin. While you may try and educate your younger children about sun safety tips, it also helps for adults and parents to get a quick reminder about sun safety ...

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Walk-in clinics and urgent care centers have begun popping up everywhere you look. The sudden increase in the number of these walk-in clinics leaves many people wondering what the benefit really is. Check out all of these benefits of a walk-in clinic before you make your next long and expensive trip to the emergency room! Opening up room in the Emergency Room Emergency rooms are notoriously overcrowded. This is because many people go to the ...

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The spring and summer bring in nicer weather and more outdoor fun for you and your children. That also means it is time for you to get your child and updated sport and camp physical for any upcoming activities! Sport and camp physicals are necessary for many children to partake in recreational events. Most school districts require parents to get an updated sport physical before playing on school-sanctioned teams. Additionally, a majority of local summer ...

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Measles is now one of the most significant health care risks for young children in the U.S as cases continue to climb. The Centers for Disease Control now estimates that nearly 704 cases of measles have been confirmed in the U.S, which is the highest amount since the disease was virtually eradicated in 2000. The main reasons that measles came back into the public eye is because a lower amount of parents decided ...

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Aѕthmа is a сhrоnіс respiratory соndіtіоn. It can саuѕе thе airways in thе lungs bесоmе іnflаmеd, whісh can mаkе іt dіffісult tо mоvе аіr іn аnd оut. An аѕthmа аttасk оссurѕ when thеѕе symptoms еѕсаlаtе, mаkіng іt very dіffісult tо breathe. Thе fоllоwіng асtіоnѕ can hеlр tо manage аn aѕthmа attack: Sit uр ѕtrаіght аnd try to rеmаіn calm. Dо not lіе dоwn. Tаkе оnе рuff of a reliever or rescue іnhаlеr еvеrу 30 to ...

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Youth involvement in sports is huge and the numbers are not coming down anytime soon. Not convinced? Take a walk to any soccer field, gym after school hours or during the weekend and you’ll be shocked to see how large interest and participation has risen. In the U.S alone, about a whopping 30 million kids and young adults engage in sports. As participation is increasing, so is the occurrence of sports injuries. Over ...

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Maintaining wellness is a key factor staying on top of your overall health. Lifestyle factors including diet, exercise, and cutting out healthy behaviors are critical for ensuring that you don’t develop chronic diseases. In addition, patients that current have chronic diseases benefit from incorporating new wellness changes into their daily lives. So what should patients do in order to improve their wellness and manage chronic disease risk factors? Exercise daily and slowly build a ...

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An allergic reaction can be scary, and potentially life-threatening, if you’re not care and take necessary precautions. Allergic reactions can range from minor and basic irritations to anaphylaxis, which is when the body is experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction says the Mayo Clinic. Anaphylaxis is commonly referred as anaphylactic shock and is a when the human body specifically comes into contact with an allergic agent. In some cases, anaphylaxis can have a delayed reaction ...

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Getting fit seems impossible when you can’t  find the time to get to the gym, overcome your fear of working out around other people, or get the motivation to get out of the house. If making it to the gym is what’s been standing in the way of you and your dream body, today’s the day that changes! Follow these at home exercises that require no special equipment or gym membership and ...

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