" Have you ever experienced back pain? If the answer is yes, you are not alone: nearly 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point during their life, ranging from minor aches to major pain and muscle spasms. While common, back pain is also preventable in many cases, easily avoided by making several lifestyle choices. If you are experiencing back pain on a regular basis, consider taking the following actions to reduce your symptoms ...
The transition between seasons is a prime time for illness, but it’s important to know the cause of your sniffles. While you can have a late-season cold due to fluctuating temperatures, you may also be exhibiting seasonal allergies. The difference in symptoms is greater than you may think: most of the similarities end with the sniffles. While a cold can happen at any point during the year, certain allergens are only present during spring ...
" Your time is among your most valuable resources: between work, school, and juggling family activities, you’re constantly on the go in order to get everything done. The rapid pace of your day can keep you going late into the evening, cutting down on the amount of time you’re able to sleep. This can begin to have an effect on different parts of your life, including your overall health. Making sure you get a ...
When you went to get your state ID or license you were likely asked if you wanted to become an organ donor. Many people decide not to become an organ donor because they don’t understand what it is, how it works, or how many people they could potentially save. February is home to National Donor Day, and we want to use that opportunity to help educate you about the importance of organ donation! Why ...
It seems that there’s no area of the country left untouched by the growing opioid epidemic. The most commonly abused type of opioid use is found in prescription narcotics. These include: • Oxycodone • Hydrocodone • Fentanyl • Tramadol The rapidly growing number of patients abusing prescription opioids has left physicians in a tight spot. Determining when a patient truly needs the medication and when it’s a sign of addiction in the making. Understanding the Addiction Many ...
From salads to wraps and so much more – romaine lettuce is a delicious and versatile leafy green many people enjoy. In 2018 there was a severe e. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that left people wondering if it was safe to eat. While the FDA performed their investigation, people were told to avoid all romaine for fear of contamination. 43 people in 12 different states were affected by the outbreak, along with 22 people ...
" There’s an old stereotype that only men suffer from heart attacks. Not only is this a false stereotype to believe, but it’s very harmful as well. Many women don’t understand that they’re at risk of a heart attack or they don’t know what the potential symptoms may be. Before a heart attack can be found or treated by a doctor, women need to know what signs could be a warning ...
" Did you know that most people who set new year’s resolutions abandon them by the end of February? Considering the amount of time and energy people put into making those resolutions, it’s sad to realize most of them never meet their goal. The reason for that could be because people aim to change too much about themselves physically, and not enough mentally. Instead of focusing on weight loss or breaking bad habits, follow ...
" It is the holiday season once again & that means a lot of us will be traveling home from the holidays to see our families & friends. Some of you will have to go extremely long distances by plane, train or multiple forms of transportation. Traveling isn’t always the most comfortable experience, you have to deal with lots of people, crammed spaced & a hectic sort of energy. If your hygiene is suffering while traveling this can ...
November is coming to a close & that means the holiday season is officially here! The holiday season is the most beautiful time of the year. Allergies are the last thing that someone wants to be dealing with while they are home for the holidays with loved ones & family members. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook is here to offer you some tips on how to keep your allergies in check this holiday season & hopefully for all ...
" November is coming to a close & that means the holiday season is officially here! The holiday season is the most beautiful time of the year. Allergies are the last thing that someone wants to be dealing with while they are home for the holidays with loved ones & family members. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook is here to offer you some tips on how to keep your allergies in check this holiday season & hopefully for all ...
" Trick or treating is every child’s favorite part about Halloween. They get to show off their scary costumes as well as get free candy while they are trick or treating. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook encourages parents to make sure their kids go out trick or treating! Unfourtunalty Halloween is not the most healthy holiday of the year. On average, Halloween night a child can eat up to 7,000 calories, now that is ...
" October may be spooky, but scary movies & ghost aren’t the only things you have to be scared of this October! September – December is flu season & it is also the season where we see a rise in Urgent Cares for the most traffic. Basically now is the time of the year when we get sick! If you are suffered from a cold at this time of the year have no fear you are not alone ...
The Importance of Getting a Flu Shot Mid-September until the end of December is a time filled with holiday’s and fun, but it’s also flu season. The flu becomes a widespread issue each and every year, but much of that spread could be avoided if people received their flu shots. The flu shot protects you against the flu, similar to how the chickenpox vaccine protects against chickenpox. The difference between the flu shot ...
Fall is officially here which means sports practices, game days, and potential injuries for your child. Playing is fun for the kid, but it often brings on worries to the parent of injuries and days off the field. There is something you can do to protect your child from these potential injuries though; actually, there are multiple things! These are some of the most recommended tips from sports physicians and coaches to help your child ...
We here at AFC Urgent Care hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful summer we have been having! However, we would also like to remind everyone how to stay safe from sunburn while still having some fun in the sun! What is sunburn Exactly? The sun emits 3 ultraviolet rays: UVA UVB UVC Only 2 of these rays make it through earth’s atmosphere, (UVA, UVB). The UV rays are radiation, and our skin has a ...
Its everyone’s favorite time of the year again, summertime! As much as we at AFC Urgent Care want everyone to have some fun in the sun, we also want everyone to be safe! Did you know the body is 70% water? Literally, half of our bodies are filled with fluids! We require fluids every day just from an everyday task. This summer the heat intense which gives us all the more reason to be ...
" Its everyone’s favorite time of the year again, summertime! As much as we at AFC Urgent Care want everyone to have some fun in the sun, we also want everyone to be safe! Did you know the body is 70% water? Literally, half of our bodies are filled with fluids! We require fluids every day just from an everyday task. This summer the heat intense which gives us all the more reason to be ...
" Summertime brings many opportunities for outdoor activities. From camping and hiking to playing tag in the backyard, kids and adults alike can enjoy the warm weather. Make sure your family takes the following precautions to avoid missing outdoor fun due to mosquito and tick bites. Before you go outside: Use bug repellent on your skin and clothing. The CDC recommends wearing an EPA-registered insect repellent that contains active ingredients such as DEET or picaridin. Wear ...
" Poison ivy is the most common allergy in the United States, affecting about 50 million people every year. The rash from poison ivy is caused by an allergic reaction to urushiol, an oily substance in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy, through direct contact. Urushiol is also found in poison oak and poison sumac, which means the rash can be contracted by interacting with any of the three plants. Other than direct contact ...
