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 ...
Do you spend a lot of time in front of the computer screen? Believe it or not, you could be affecting your eyes in a negative way. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some ways you can protect your eyes from all that time in front of a screen—and boost your vision and eye health. What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to the Eyes? Nowadays, many of us seem ...
Inflammation occurs when your body is trying to protect itself from illness, infection and/or injury. However, too much inflammation can be a hazard to your health—and you may be unknowingly causing inflammation through the foods you eat. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the signs to look for when it comes to inflammation, as well as ways to prevent and treat the condition. What Causes ...
Are you dealing with acne? You are not alone! In fact, most Americans deal with acne outbreaks at some point in their lives. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to offer you tips on how you can both prevent acne as well as treat acne with medication, if needed. Read on as we take a look: Can Too Much Stress Cause Acne? In short—yes! Too much stress, particularly when it’s chronic ...
Can you believe we are already midway through July? It seems like summer break just started the other day! But here we are, and another school year is almost upon us. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to go ahead and prepare your children now for the new school year that is right around the corner. How Can I Prepare My Child for Going Back to School? Your children have probably been ...
Summer days were meant to be spent outdoors! However, you shouldn’t have to worry about bug bites. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how to protect yourself this summer while also knowing when to seek medical attention. What Complications Can Come From a Mosquito Bite? When you experience a mosquito bite, the first instinct is to scratch it. However, when you scratch a bite, it can lead to infection ...
As soon as the weather starts to warm up, the first thing your family might be excited to do is take a jump in the pool! And who can blame them, especially with the temperatures already hitting the 90s in Cleveland? However, while our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to have fun in the pool this summer, we also want to make sure you are staying safe around the water. Can You ...
Men, are you putting your health on the back burner? Stop! June is Men's Health Month, providing the perfect opportunity to start taking better care of yourself. That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to offers some perspective on men's health. How Can Men Start Getting Healthy? As with anything, you want to start out slow with your overall health goals. If you go all in, you run the ...
Got sunscreen? While applying sunscreen is a wonderful way to protect your skin from skin cancer, it isn't the only way you can play it safe when having fun in the summer sun. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to be aware of other ways you can protect your skin when out and about this summer. What Type of Sunscreen Should I Wear? The American Cancer Society states that skin cancer ...
Chances are that it has constantly been on your to-do list to make family health a priority. However, as with anything, things tend to fall by the wayside. But during Family Wellness Month this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know that now is as good a time as any to start focusing on the overall health of your family. How Can We Start Building Healthy Habits? The hardest part ...
Chances are that by now you have experienced some type of stress in your life—whether from school, work, friend drama or some other source. While stress here and there can be normal, stress every single day of your life is not. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to be aware of certain stress management techniques so that you can get control of your stress before it gets control of you! What ...
