March 19 cannot get here soon enough! While many of us are counting down until the first official day of spring, other people might be counting down until spring sports season arrives. Both are getting closer and closer. If your child is planning on playing a spring sport, our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants you to understand the importance of getting him or her a sports physical before the season starts. Why Are ...
February is what’s known as American Heart Month. This month was designated as a way to boost awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death among Americans. While some risk factors for heart disease aren’t things we can change, many of them are. Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to share some insight about one of those modifiable risk factors—smoking. How Does Smoking Affect the Heart? Your ...
The great thing about starting a new year is that you get a fresh, new start at life—and at improving your health. This can feel overwhelming, particularly if you have lots of things in your life that you’d like to improve. But breaking it down can make it easier, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to share some tips. Am I Eating a Healthy Diet? In many cases ...
We all have so many things we want to accomplish during the day. However, we shouldn't do it at the expense of our sleep! Without quality sleep, our bodies and minds can't function optimally, making everything an uphill battle. Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to offer you some insight about what could be keeping you up at night, along with steps you can take to get better sleep. Read on ...
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea—ick. No matter the source, no one wants to be sick during the holiday season. It can be difficult to tell the difference between food poisoning and a stomach virus, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to share some insight. Are Food Poisoning and the Stomach Virus the Same Thing? No—they’re two completely different things. Food poisoning is the direct result of the consumption of ...
We’re right in the heart of cold and flu season. But so many of the illnesses during the fall and winter months have overlapping symptoms, so it can be difficult to tell what illness you have. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN is offering some insight into the different illnesses you may experience. What Is the Common Cold? The common cold is a viral infection that affects your upper respiratory ...
Can you believe that the Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner? Whether you plan on staying home for the holiday season or you are traveling to visit loved ones, there is still an opportunity to keep your healthy habits going strong this Thanksgiving! Our teams at AFC Urgent Care have some tips on how to make this Thanksgiving the healthiest one yet: What Are the Benefits of Eating Breakfast on Thanksgiving? Just as any ...
Cold and flu season has arrived—the first cases of flu have already made their way into east Tennessee. You know that your best defense against the flu is the flu shot, but there are also other steps you can take to lower your risk of both cold and flu. Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to talk a bit about boosting your immune system. Why Is a Strong Immune System Important? The ...
While it may not feel like flu season just yet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is already urging people to get their flu shots. Tennessee residents can do their part by getting their flu shot early and practicing flu prevention strategies all season long to help us keep our state healthy! Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN has some suggestions. Health Tips for Flu Season in Tennessee 1. Make sure your family ...
October was meant for fall festivals, leaves changing and trick-or-treating. It was NOT meant for the flu! Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants you to know how you can take action against the flu virus this season, as well as what you can do if you do come down with the flu. What Is the Best Way to Prevent the Flu? This is an easy one! Get your flu shot. The flu vaccine ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu has caused between 9.3 million and 49 million illnesses each year in the United States since 2010. Our teams at AFC Urgent Care TN want you to know the signs to watch out for when it comes to having the flu, as well as ways to prevent the flu virus. What Is the Flu? Also known as “influenza,” the flu is an extremely ...
Why in the world are we talking about the holidays when it is only September? Well, because they literally are just around the corner! While some people consider the start of football season a holiday, the holidays of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are just months away. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants you to start making a plan now so that you can enjoy a healthier, happier holiday season this year! How ...
Surely when the fall weather begins to move in, the allergy symptoms will come to an end, right? Wrong! Unfortunately, during the fall season, ragweed starts to come out and play, which can be a huge trigger for many allergy sufferers. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care TN has some tips to share about how you can better manage your allergy symptoms this season. What Allergens Are Bad in the Fall? The fall season ...
Life is full of risk, even when it comes to playing sports. However, by wearing the right equipment and taking certain precautions, many sports injuries among young athletes can be prevented. Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to offer some tips on what sports injuries are common, as well as steps to take to prevent and treat injuries. Are Sports Injuries Common? The short answer is yes. Millions of children in the United ...
Is your sleep schedule out of whack due to the summer months? It is time to get back on a sleep schedule, especially to improve your overall health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to help you establish a better sleep routine starting now! Am I Getting Enough Sleep? Well, we can’t answer for you specifically. But most Americans do not get enough quality sleep each night. The Sleep Foundation recommends that ...
Who really wants to experience a bug bite? No one! We can all live without the itchy, pesky annoyance of bug bites in our lives. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to offer you tips on how to protect yourself from bug bites this summer. Why Is It Important to Protect Myself From Mosquitoes? While most mosquito bites are harmless, there’s the very real potential for them to carry ...
The month of June is recognized as National Safety Month. During this month, efforts are made to increase awareness about how Americans can stay safe and reduce the risk of injury both at home and at work. Our AFC Urgent Care TN team wants to be a part of this initiative by offering tips on how you can improve upon safety both at home and at work. How Can You Prevent Injuries at Home? According ...
With June 1 marking the start of Men's Health Month, our AFC Urgent Care TN team wants the men in our community to start taking time to care for their health. Start here: How Can Men Stay Healthy? It’s not just a rumor that men don’t go to the doctor as much as women. In fact, more than 60% of men will not go to the doctor, as they feel it is ...
The American Cancer Society states that skin cancer is the most common cancer. In fact, about one in every five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70. Therefore, our AFC Urgent Care TN team wants you to protect your skin as much as possible, especially when you are outside more during the warmer months. What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer occurs when abnormal skin cells form, which is usually caused from the ...
As we enter Family Wellness Month, it is a great reminder that now is a good time to refocus our goals on our family’s health as a whole. Especially with summer just around the corner, no one wants to have a family member stuck at home and sick when there’s fun to be had. That’s why it’s especially important for your family to establish healthy habits—and our team at AFC ...
