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Sports-related injuries are acute or chronic injuries that affect elite and amateur athletes alike. Many of these injuries tend to stem from minor trauma to muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons, according to Massachusetts General Hospital. One cannot predict when a sports injury will occur, but assessment and treatment are important to recovery and getting back in the game. Here’s a look at how athletic/sports-related injuries are assessed and treated. Use the “ABCDE” method ...

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Wintertime is in full swing and you’re thinking of both the good and the bad things that the wintry season will bring. The pros of winter include snow days (for some), sledding, skiing, and other fun activities that come with the cold weather. When planned appropriately, the winter can be a time of great joy and fun with your family! Conversely, the winter can lead to more illnesses and injuries related to the drop ...

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Health and wellness are linked to a longer and happier life. However, it is important to know that improving wellness takes a lot of effort and discipline. Good nutrition is only one part in a series of major lifestyle changes that improve overall health. The quality of what a person eats, how much they sleep, and their level of physical activity are all factors that lead to optimal wellness. Eat a balanced diet A proper ...

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, your mind is likely filled with thoughts of stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey! Turkey is a tradition that fills the tables and plates of most Americans this time of year, but it can also mean urgent cares and emergency rooms filled with knife injuries. To help keep your holiday at home and out of the hospital, we’ve gathered a list of some of the ...

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As the flu season comes into full effect, it’s important to know the symptoms you should look out for. If you notice any early flu symptoms, you may be able to isolate to avoid infecting those around you. You may even be ready to begin treating the illness before it turns into vomiting, dehydration, and high fever that you can’t control. The First Symptoms Some of the earliest symptoms of the flu include ...

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We try to avoid them as much as we can, but injuries are bound to happen sometimes. Depending on your line of work, hobbies, and how quickly you bleed and bruise, you may be so used to having small injuries that it becomes straightforward to downplay them. You don’t want to rush for the hospital for something that can be bandaged at home, but you also shouldn’t attempt to treat an injury at ...

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Haunted houses and creepy costumes aren’t the only frightening things roaming the streets on Halloween night – the number of sugar kids consumes in one night is genuinely terrifying! While one night of overindulgence may not seem like the end of the world, it’s actually the face of a much bigger issue facing our country. To better understand what these trick-or-treating bags may mean for the future, let’s take a look at how ...

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The hearing is a vital part of children’s ability to develop speech and language over time. Hearing problems, even at a very young age, can create major issues in children’s cognitive, social, and learning development. Hearing problems in children can be easily detected during a regular hearing check. Understanding why hearing checks are so important and knowing when to schedule them for your child means getting any issues addressed promptly and properly. Let ...

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Asthma checks for kids Diagnosing asthma in children is important to ensure proper treatment and care of the condition. An untreated asthma condition could have life-threatening consequences throughout the life of your child. Understanding how asthma testing is performed is an important part of detecting the condition as early as possible. Let’s learn a little more about how asthma could be detected in your child. Taking A Closer Look at Medical History Before trying ...

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It is a very exciting time of the year for incoming college freshmen. Move-in day is very hectic, emotional & will be a day the whole family will remember forever. Make sure you don’t remember this day because of an injury you got that day!   Take these tips to help you make sure you stay safe on your child’s big move-in day. 1. Pack the car carefully When moving your child from home to ...

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Why are physicals important? Have you ever thought about why physicals are even necessary every year for your child? The truth is they are! Children & Teens go through a lot of changes each year as they grow and develop. A physical is a checkup that makes sure your kids are developing normally. Physicals catch any health complications that may have started throughout the year. Why do schools require physicals? Physical requirements do vary depending ...

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It is summer time once again and although we can’t wait to get in the nearest body of water, sometimes we forget about the water inside our bodies. Our bodies are made up of 75% of water and require a lot of maintenance from us to keep them happy. When we fail to do this we get dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when we lose more water than we are putting into our bodies. There are ...

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The weather’s cold, the days are short, and the cold and flu viruses are running rampant. It’s likely that sometime this season, you’ll find yourself with a bit of a cough. Coughing is the body’s way of trying to clear your airways. It’s a natural occurrence and is rarely the sign of anything serious. The cause of a cough varies widely and so do the treatments, but it’s important ...

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Giving your child cough medicine seems like a natural and smart decision, and it is. You hear your little one coughing like they have the plague, and so you grab whatever you can find in the cabinet, whip out a spoon and tell your child to open wide. But be careful — you might be about to make things worse. Before you start pouring the medicine into a spoon or serving cup, even though it may ...

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It probably comes as no surprise that losing weight and getting healthy is high on the list when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. And like so many promises we make to ourselves, it’s usually easier said than done. At American Family Care clinics, we see the effects of obesity every day. High blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes are all commonly known side effects of obesity. But what might surprise you is ...

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Parents are being warned that their sweet little angels may actually be the face behind the flu. For a number of reasons, young children are generally more likely to spread the virus than are adults. Children usually have more contact with others, are undeniable germ magnets and tend to have weaker immune systems, making them easy targets for the ruthless influenza virus. In addition to their natural susceptibility, only one in four children receives an ...

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‘Tis the season . . . don’t worry: we know that the holidays have passed, but flu season is still in full swing! In fact, it is reported that during in the 2017-2018 season flu activity has been greater than in prior years. That’s why it’s critical for people to be on the lookout for flu signs and symptoms. Obviously, our goal at AFC Urgent Care Beverly is to help everyone stay healthy and avoid ...

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The much-dreaded flu season is here, which means it’s time to protect yourself against the virus and common myths that surround it. Every year these misconceptions surface and spread, well, like a virus. Flu myths such as these are equally as harmful as they are false, so don’t let misinformation about the flu and the preventative vaccine blind you from the truth! Instead, turn to the physicians you trust at AFC Urgent Care ...

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Winter sports are fun but not always the safest activities. If you imagine yourself careening down a hill towards another skier or skating on the rink and then getting nailed by a hockey puck – well, you can probably see how and why plenty of cold-weather athletes wind up seeing a doctor unexpectedly. And you don’t have to imagine. Statistics make it clear how dangerous winter sports can be. According to the U.S. Consumer ...

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A storm is brewing. Are you ready? Even if you’re reading this when the skies are sunny and blue, chances are, sooner or later, you’re going to be confronted with inclement weather. Maybe you live in a part of the country that’s visited by hurricanes or tornadoes. Perhaps you live in a snowbelt. If you’re in the West, maybe wildfires, earthquakes or dust storms are your concern. Whatever your variety of ...

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