Enjoying a warm day outdoors is a great way to make the most of summer weather, but it is important to practice safety as you do so. When it is excessively warm outside, especially if you are doing a strenuous activity, the risk of suffering from heat exhaustion is high. Understanding what heat exhaustion is and what to do if you see someone suffering from heat exhaustion can help your family stay safe all summer ...
For the last several months, COVID-19 has been all over the news. Everywhere we turned, we heard something about it. But with as much coverage as the virus has gotten, do you really have a good understanding of what it is and how you can protect your family? Probably not, if you’re like most Americans. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to take a few minutes to share some ...
The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. In total, skin cancers affect more than 3 million Americans each year. With skin cancer the most common type of cancer, what can you do to protect your skin? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland would like to share some tips. What Does the Sun Do to Skin? Well, in short, it’s ...
Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 54 million Americans are living with arthritis. During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some insight about this common medical condition. Let’s take a deeper dive into the topic. Am I at Risk for Arthritis? Anyone at any age can experience arthritis, which means “inflammation of the joints.” But certain factors can place you ...
The days are warming up and the sun is shining more often—spring has sprung, and we’re heading quickly toward summer! Have you ever considered the important role the sun plays in helping us get vitamin D? Or just how important vitamin D is for our health? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is taking a few minutes today to shed some light on the topic. Why Is Vitamin D So Important? There ...
While we all know the importance of keeping our distance and staying home, we also know that there are times that we still might need medical care—even in the midst of social distancing. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know that we are here for you! As an added layer of protection, our urgent care center is now offering AFC TeleCare services so that our team can provide the necessary ...
To say life is a little crazy right now is an understatement. 2020 has definitely been a year with challenges, and it is only April. However, with everything that is going on today, it is important that we don’t overlook the importance of taking care of ourselves, which includes practicing self-care. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some ways you can start practicing self-care, as well as how self-care can ...
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month is recognized in March. With the start of spring sports, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how you can help your child prevent a traumatic brain injury while on the field this spring, as well as steps you can take to reduce your risk of traumatic brain injuries in other ways. What Sports Are Most Likely to Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury? According to ...
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. While asthma can occur in both children and adults, the medical condition tends to occur more in children and is more common in boys than in girls. Are you worried your child might have asthma? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the signs to look for when it comes to asthma in children, as ...
High blood pressure is a common problem among Americans. In fact, there are more than 75 million people with high blood pressure living in the United States. Are you one of them? During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the important role your blood pressure plays in your heart health—and how sleep impacts your blood pressure. How Does High Blood Pressure Increase Heart Disease ...
Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States among both men and women. During American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the importance of heart health, as well as the specific way that smoking damages your heart. Read on as we share some insight. Could I Be Hurting My Heart Health? The simple answer is: probably. Most of us have at ...
When the winter arrives, the days are shorter and the amount of sunlight we’re exposed to decreases. This can often be a bummer for our moods—and sometimes, for our health. When we are exposed to less sunlight, we don’t get as much vitamin D, a vitamin that’s essential to our overall health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some insight about why this vitamin is important, as ...
No one wants to deal with the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS. However, IBS is a common digestive problem that affects millions of Americans. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know what foods could be triggering your IBS, as well as how you can combat bloating ASAP! Read on as we offer some insight on the topic. What Are the First Signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Every ...
I will not get sick. I will not get sick. This is a mantra that many of us repeat to ourselves as soon as certain symptoms arise, such as a sore throat, runny nose or cough! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know what the main culprits could be behind your cough, as well as when it might be time to stop by our urgent care center for further medical attention ...
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, around 31 million Americans are affected each year by sinus infections. Our team from AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know symptoms to watch out for when it comes to a sinus infection, as well as how you can prevent one from happening in the first place. What Is a Sinus Infection? When a sinus infection occurs, it means that the lining of the ...
There is tired—and then there is tired. Are you feeling more tired than usual? Is it just normal life, or are you starting to come down with something? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to consider why you might be tired, so that you can find relief and get back to feeling more like yourself on a daily basis! Can My Tiredness Come From Lack of Sleep? Yes! Not getting enough ...
Did you know that November is Healthy Skin Month? That seems like the perfect opportunity to explore some ways you can keep your skin healthy and strong. Read on as our team from AFC Urgent Care Cleveland offers you tips on how to do just that! What Does Your Skin Do? Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your body from ...
Who likes to get a shot? No one. However, vaccines are vital to keep diseases at bay and help us stay as healthy as can be! Think you can put off your flu shot a little bit longer? Think again! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share why you need to get your vaccine sooner rather than later. When Should You Get the Flu Shot? According to the Centers for Disease Control ...
First comes the common cold. Next comes the flu virus? Not exactly! While you may feel like you go from one illness to the next, they’re not related, so you can’t get the flu from a cold. But up to 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with the flu this year. So our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some basics about the flu. How Are You Diagnosed With the ...
The weather is changing and it can only mean one thing—the runny nose and cough is about to begin. However, how do you know if it is a common cold that you are experiencing? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how you can best protect yourself from a common cold, as well as when it is OK to exercise with a common cold and when you should rest. How ...
