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Kidney infections are serious. If left untreated or treated poorly, they can cause life-threatening health complications. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway provides more important information about kidney infections. What Causes Kidney Infections? The most common cause of kidney infections is when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the tube that carries urine from your body (urethra) and multiplies and travels to the kidneys. Bacteria from an infection elsewhere in ...

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Ear infections are more common among children, but that doesn’t mean they can’t affect adults as well! If you are unsure what an ear infection looks like or what to watch out for, our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team shares some helpful info below, so read on! What Are Ear Infections? An ear infection occurs when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear, which is the section of your ear ...

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The symptoms of COVID-19 and other viruses, such as the flu, are annoyingly similar. So, if you experience symptoms like a fever or achiness, how are you supposed to know what you are getting sick with? Recent studies have shown that COVID-19 symptoms often occur in a certain order, so read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway further explains. What Symptoms Show Up First? According to recent, cutting-edge research from the ...

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Bladder infections are the worst. They’re painful and can be very serious if not treated effectively and quickly. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway lists some effective at-home and medical remedies for bladder infections. The best remedy: Drink more water. Water helps flush out bacteria in your bladder, which will help get rid of the infection faster. It also dilutes your urine, which will make urinating less painful if ...

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The hope of an effective, readily available vaccine is on the horizon, but the risk of getting sick is still present. Actually getting COVID-19 can be a scary thought for many of us, but our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway is here to walk you through some important next steps if you do get sick, so read on. How Sick Will I Get If I Get COVID-19? Frankly, no one really knows, which ...

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Definitely. Many local gyms are closed due to spiking COVID-19 rates, which, inevitably, throws off the exercise routine of many of us. Never fear, though! There are still many effective ways to get great exercise even if you can’t go to your usual local gym. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway highlights some ways you can stay active and build muscle without the fancy gym equipment. Are At-Home Workouts ...

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People always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it turns out that they aren’t lying! With busy lifestyles, it can be difficult to start the day on the right foot, but eating a nourishing breakfast can be the key to feeling healthy and focused throughout the day. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway provides some helpful information on the most important meal of ...

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The holidays are quickly approaching, and with that, a lot of us take time to think about what we can do to help those in need. We all know generosity is beneficial to the receiver, but did you know that giving can actually physically help the giver? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway discusses how generosity can benefit your health this holiday season. How Does Generosity Affect the Giver? Studies ...

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While getting a group of friends together to play a friendly game is a great activity to be a part of, group sports have been much more complicated and high risk this year due to the coronavirus. With that being said, that doesn’t mean that you should stop being active! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway explains why below. How Much of a Health Risk Is Playing Sports This Year? Because of ...

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Yes, they really do! Getting used to wearing masks and even seeing them in public has been an adjustment for us all, but COVID-19 is here to stay for the time being. Because of that, it’s important that we’re aware of the benefits of wearing masks in public. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway sheds some light on masks and their importance. How Do Masks Work? Masks help ...

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Staying hydrated is hugely important for your body. When you aren’t drinking enough water, your body suffers in ways that you might not realize at first. Never fear, though, because making sure that you’re staying hydrated isn’t as hard as you might think! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway explains why. How Much Water Should I Drink a Day? Experts recommend drinking around a gallon of water ...

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Everyone says we need it, but it can be hard to find the time to exercise when dealing with a busy schedule. If that’s not hard enough, a lot of gyms and workout centers remain closed due to the coronavirus. So is working out or exercising worth all the trouble? Yes, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway highlights why below. Why Exercise? The fact that exercising keeps you healthy is old ...

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Most of us have heard the growing murmurs of probiotics and their “magical” powers. Some people have boasted that their new, consistent intake of probiotics has helped them shed those extra pesky pounds, but are they telling the truth? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway provides some helpful insight regarding this new trend. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you and the health of your digestive ...

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Every year, the CDC urges people to get their flu shot, and with concerns about COVID-19 persisting, this year is considered especially crucial. The more people that get the flu shot, the more effective it is—and the less likely we will have a bad flu outbreak on top of the coronavirus pandemic. To help you learn more about the benefits of getting your flu shot and how it can help everyone in your community ...

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Did you know? Up to 70% of Americans have trouble sleeping at least once a month. And one out of 10 of us experience insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) every night. That’s a lot of tossing and turning. What’s causing all that lost sleep, and how can we find the rest we want and need? While sleep problems are common, they don’t have to be. Our team at AFC Urgent Care ...

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Did you know? For both men and women, lung cancer is the most deadly cancer. It kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer. Until recently, though, lung cancer deaths were difficult to prevent because doctors could only catch lung cancer far along in the disease process. By that time, the cancer was too late to treat effectively. Now, however, a low-dose CT screening can identify lung nodules early, while they ...

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No one is quite sure what school will look like this year, but the back-to-school season is quickly approaching. No matter what style of learning you choose for your child this fall, the time is now to prepare! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway offers some tips for preparing your kids for school. How Can I Set My Child Up for Success This School Year? There’s a lot of ...

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If you are an animal lover, having pets has likely always been a central part of your life—but if you have developed pet allergies, you may be struggling to cope when you bring a new furry friend home. Though many people assume that if they have allergies that means they will never be able to coexist with pets, we are happy to report that is not the case. To help you better understand pet ...

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Mosquito bites are always a nuisance, but because children can be oblivious to them, they can often get eaten up while they are outside as they are busy playing. When they come indoors and the itchiness strikes, do not despair! There are some fantastic ways to relieve their discomfort, but you should also be aware of the warning signs that there is something more serious occurring. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway ...

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Everywhere you turn these days, you’ll likely hear something about COVID-19. And with good reason. As of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed with the virus, including more than 24,000 Tennesseans. What should you know about COVID-19 and how to protect your family? We know it’s a common question, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway is taking some time to share the ...

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