It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And the last thing you need to worry about during the holidays is combating a case of strep throat. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some insight about this common medical condition, including its symptoms and how it is treated. Read on as we take a look. When Should You Go to the Doctor for a Sore Throat? That’s a bit ...
Chances are that you or a loved one have already been through a case of chickenpox. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 million people get varicella (also known as chickenpox) every year. While most cases of chickenpox are in children, adults can get the disease, too. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to know how you can treat a case of the chickenpox should you or ...
Did you know? Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Yet it is probably one of the last organs we think about when we talk about our health. During Healthy Skin Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to know how to take better care of your skin! Why Is Your Skin Important? You might not think about it, but your skin is actually the first line of defense when ...
Tennessee state health officials, as well as those at the national level, are urging everyone to get a flu vaccine this fall. But why is that? Well, it’s pretty simple. The flu shot is your best defense against the flu—a common and extremely contagious illness that can have serious complications. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga provides some insight. Why Is It So Important to Get a Flu Shot ...
Who wants to spend their fall or winter stuck at home with the flu? No one! But the reality is, up to 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with the flu this year. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to be aware of the early signs of the flu, as well as how long you can expect to be sick with the flu virus. How Contagious Is the Flu? Believe it or ...
Asthma symptoms are only triggered during the spring and summer season when the humidity is at its highest, right? Not necessarily. Because viruses account for 80% of asthma attacks, the fall season can actually bring about a high number of asthma symptoms among Americans. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some tips on keeping asthma symptoms at bay this fall. Can You Exercise If You Have Asthma? Exercise ...
Asthma symptoms are only triggered during the spring and summer season when the humidity is at its highest, right? Not necessarily. Because viruses account for 80% of asthma attacks, the fall season can actually bring about a high number of asthma symptoms among Americans. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some tips on keeping asthma symptoms at bay this fall. Can You Exercise If You Have Asthma? Exercise ...
While getting our eyes checked on a regular basis is important to our eye health, it’s not the only thing you can do to protect and strengthen your eyes. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga is here to offer you tips on how you can keep your eyes strong for years to come! Is It True Carrots Are Good for Eyesight? It has been said that carrots can keep a person’s vision ...
As we enter another school year, it is important to start establishing healthier habits to make sure our families stay as healthy as possible. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some tips on how to help your family do just that. Read on as we take a look. Why Do So Many Kids Get Sick Once School Starts Back? It never fails—a few weeks into the school year and all ...
It seems like summer goes by in a flash these days, with school starting back up before we can believe it! But there are still a few more weeks of delightful summer weather to soak up. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to help you enjoy the summer the safe way. Read on for a few tips! How Can I Keep the Kids Safe When Swimming? Summer and swimming go together like peanut ...
As we spend more of our time outdoors, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to make sure you are watching out for the tiniest of creatures—ticks. What Should You Do If You Have Been Bitten by a Tick? Once you realize that you have been bitten by a tick, it is important to remove the tick as quickly as possible. However, you want to make sure you are removing it in the ...
Swimming is probably one of the first things that your kids want to do when summer is here, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga can't blame them. When the weather is hot, swimming sounds like perfection! However, before you head on over to your favorite local watering hole, it is important to bone up on safety guidelines. Read on. What Is the Most Common Swimming Injury? This is somewhat of a trick ...
It is very common for women to be in the driver's seat of their health. And not just their health, but the health of every member of the family. However, when it comes to men, it is a different story. Men have a tendency to put their own health on the back burner, which can put them at an added risk of major health issues. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants ...
Summer days were meant for fun in the sun, right? Right! But that doesn’t mean you can bypass sun safety measures during the warmer months. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to know what you can do to protect your skin this summer. Read on as we take a look. When Do I Need to Worry About Skin Cancer? Did you know that skin cancer is one of the most common ...
While some might think of May and consider it the start of summer, it should actually be the start of family wellness, since May is known as National Family Wellness Month. Although everyone should have their own personal health goals, there is nothing wrong with having a support team in place to motivate you. And who is a better support team than your family? That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants ...
We all have stress at one time or another. It is hard to go through life without experiencing stress at some point. However, when stress starts to negatively affect your life, then it is time to take action! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to learn ways to better manage your stress so that you can improve your quality of life as soon as possible. What Is Chronic Stress? While our bodies ...
We completely understand. Things can get so crazy in the morning trying to get the kids ready for school and making sure you have everything needed for work that you just completely forget to eat breakfast. However, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to remember that breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a reason. Why Do I Need to Eat a Healthy Breakfast? When you wake up, your ...
While medical visits are a necessity throughout life, especially when you’re sick, they can be nerve-wracking. But it’s important not to let your fear win out over your motivation to go to the doctor! Avoid White Coat Syndrome Believe it or not, there’s actually a syndrome for people who experience fear or anxiety when visiting the doctor. It’s called “white coat syndrome,” and it happens when a patient’s blood pressure ...
We want to be able to do it all, but the reality is that we can’t. No matter how hard we try, something is going to fall through the cracks. And to make things worse, our health often suffers from the stress we put on ourselves. Stay Away, Stress! One of the best ways to avoid getting burnt out in life is to reduce stress before it gets to the point of no return ...
Now that the holidays are over and a new year has begun, it’s time to get back on a regular, healthy schedule—and that includes sleep! Sleep Tight A bad mood and a rough start to your day aren’t the only things caused by a poor night’s sleep. Did you know that sleep problems can lead to an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, among other health conditions ...
