Throughout the U.S., plants, flowers and trees have begun to bloom and cause the typical symptoms in those with allergies. But as our country has seen an increase in the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), these symptoms may have you wondering about your health. With so much discussion about the virus and its symptoms, it’s completely […]
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Since its conception in 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been held every April. Sponsored by the Health Resource Network, Inc, it’s a time when healthcare professionals from across the country join forces to increase public awareness about not only the causes, but also the treatments for the growing stress epidemic in our country. And this
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First, a note to our dear patients, family and friends: During this time of great stress and uncertainty due to the current healthcare crisis, we want to reassure everyone that American Family Care (AFC) is here for you with our same patient-centered care and minimal wait times! American Family Care Medical Centers are open and
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March is National Nutrition Month and a reminder to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound dietary habits. But for women, those habits can be difficult to maintain. Balancing the demands of work, family and school are just a few of the obstacles women face daily in the struggle to maintain a
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We’ve all spent a night tossing and turning and we know how it makes us feel the next day – exhausted, irritable and out of sorts. But continuing to miss out on the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep nightly can also have some negative long-term effects. Sleep deprivation can raise your risk for chronic health
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month and a time to help increase awareness nationwide about cancer, its causes and what we can do to prevent it. So, can you really prevent cancer? The answer is………sometimes! Some cancer risk factors cannot be controlled, such as age, sex, race or ethnicity, family history and inherited genetic characteristics.
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According to the American Heart Association, the average American adult consumes 77 grams of sugar per day. That’s over 19 teaspoons a day and 60 pounds of sugar a year! And the numbers are even higher for children. The government recommends you limit your daily added sugar intake to less than 10% of your calories per
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This week we are eager to highlight one of our providers, Dr. John Destito. We asked him a few questions to get to know him a little better. What is your title and how long have you worked for AFC? I am the Regional Medical Director- Atlanta Market of American Family Care. I work at
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