Stress Awareness Month is recognized in April, which makes it the perfect time to gain a better understanding of the two most common types of stress. While we can’t eliminate all potential stressful situations from life, there are steps we can take to better manage them. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care TN team takes a look at the issue. What Is Acute Stress? Short-term stress is also known as acute stress. Acute ...
You’ve been hard at work all day. The last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking a meal. But you don’t have to turn to an unhealthy option. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to talk you through some healthy eating basics. Why Is It Important to Fill Up on Healthy Foods? It is very easy to go to the vending machine on lunch breaks to ...
Feeling under the weather? While you might think you just need to take an antibiotic to feel better, that’s not always the case. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care TN shares some insight about the topic. Can I Take an Antibiotic for an Infection? That depends on the type of your illness. If you are diagnosed with a bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic, which has been shown as ...
Soccer, softball and track—oh my! Spring sports season has finally arrived. Is your athlete ready? If your child still needs a sports physical, now’s the time to stop by one of our AFC Urgent Care TN locations. We’re open seven days a week, with no appointment necessary! Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical? Sports physicals are necessary to ensure the safety of your child while participating in the sport or ...
Did you know that your heart beats about 2.5 billion times over your lifetime? That’s kinda amazing to think about, right? During American Heart Month this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care TN is here to help you make every heartbeat count with healthy lifestyle habits. What Is Heart Disease? Heart disease is defined as any heart condition that is caused by the narrowing of blood vessels, blood clots and/or structural ...
Let’s face it. No one wants the flu. However, if you do get the flu, is there a “better” one to be diagnosed with? Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to share some basic details about the different types of flu, as well as what symptoms you might experience. What Are the Types of Flu? There are three main strains (or types) of the flu—A, B and C. Of the three ...
Sinus infections can come with a lot of facial pain. Therefore, you might automatically think you have to go straight to an ear, nose and throat specialist for care. However, this isn’t the case. The qualified physicians at our AFC Urgent Care TN locations are happy to help you with your sinus infection so that you can get back to feeling your best as soon as possible. Do I Have a Sinus Infection? A ...
High blood pressure, also known as “hypertension,” occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. Blood pressure under 120⁄80 mmHg is considered normal, while anything over 140⁄90 mmHg is considered high. Fortunately, if you are one of the 3 million cases of high blood pressure diagnosed each year, there are ways you can lower your blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN want to offer some ...
Guess what time of year it is? No, not Christmas. Flu season! The flu virus starts to rear its ugly head in October and the season often lasts until April or May. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN believes the time is now to get your flu shot! How Much Will My Flu Shot Cost? In most cases, if you have health insurance, your vaccine should be covered free of cost ...
Not feeling your best, but don’t think it’s quite severe enough to be pneumonia? It could be that you have a milder form of pneumonia called walking pneumonia. Fortunately, when signs of walking pneumonia begin to appear, one of our AFC Urgent Care centers can help you get to feeling as good as new! What Is Walking Pneumonia? Walking pneumonia, a milder form of pneumonia, occurs when a bacterial infection affects your upper ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentTN’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); Sickness never happens when we have time for it. Don’t you feel like it always occurs at the absolutely worst time, such as on a weekend? Fortunately, our East Tennessee urgent care centers are open seven days a week for extended hours so that you can get the medical treatment you need when you need it, even on weekends. Let’s take a look at one common condition ...
Did you know more than 3 million respiratory infections are diagnosed each year? But while the condition is extremely common, that doesn’t mean it’s any more bearable when you’re the one who’s sick! That’s why our AFC Urgent Care TN team wants to make sure you know where to turn if you begin experiencing the symptoms of a respiratory infection. What Is a Respiratory Infection? A respiratory infection occurs when ...
East Tennessee is absolutely gorgeous in the summer! It may be hot, but it’s beautiful—and there’s a ton to do. But sometimes, illness strikes. If a sore throat has you feeling less than your best, there are things you can do to get back to good health. What Is Acute Pharyngitis? Acute pharyngitis, also known as sore throat, occurs when the back of your throat (pharynx) and tonsils become inflamed. Depending on ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants you to educate yourself about what you can to limit your risk of developing breast cancer. Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer According to Breastcancer.org, about one in eight women living in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. But there are steps you can take to help lower ...
Here we are! The beginning of the holiday season is approaching. First up—Halloween. The team at AFC Urgent Care TN has a few tips on how to tackle the Halloween activities while keeping your health in check. Scare Away Illness The best way to prepare for Halloween is to prepare your health for all the fun to be had throughout the month. For starters, you and your family are about to be doing some ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care TN knows that the beautiful weather outside during the summer can tempt us to spend hours outdoors. But are you taking the precautions needed to stay safe in the summer heat? Read on for some tips on handling these hot summer days. Keep Your Cool We’ve made it to the hottest part of the year. Are you setting yourself and your family up for success? Ask yourself these ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care TN is just as excited as you that summer days are here. However, to keep your family happy and healthy this summer, it’s important to take precautions to keep safe in the sun. Practice Sun Safety Who doesn’t want to spend most days out in the sun during the summer months? However, you want to make sure you don’t get burned while having fun outdoors, as ...
If you’re still feeling the effects of the start of daylight saving time, AFC Urgent Care TN wants to help you through the bumps in the road. Get Back on Track Chances are, right now, you’re fighting daytime fatigue more than usual. If possible, try to take a quick 20-minute nap when you can during the day to recharge your batteries. However, this nap needs to be no more than 20 minutes. If ...
The great thing about a new year is that you have a new chance to start over and get it right. OK—so those resolutions from 2016 didn’t go so well. That doesn’t mean you won’t succeed with your resolution to become a healthier version of yourself in 2017. Make a couple small changes here and there, and you will be in better health before you know it! Switch It Up First ...
I know, I know, many people who are reading this blog simply aren’t what we would refer to as “morning people”—neither am I. However, waking up early in the morning has some distinct health advantages. So you may be wondering, could these health advantages possibly be worth the extra hour or so of sleep that I would be giving up? Although waking up early would cut into sleep time in the morning, you ...
