" With flu season amping up and people in close contact during events with friends and family, it’s easier than ever to pick up a bug that can knock you on your heels and keep you on the sidelines, missing the holiday action. At AFC Urgent Care , we want to make sure you get to sample Grandma’s eggnog without sneezing your way through the party. The best way to do that? Protect yourself from ...
" An estimated more than 800 million travelers worldwide cross international boundaries each year. However, whether associated with tourism, humanitarian efforts, globalization of industry, or migrant workers, studies suggest only a small number seek pre-travel health advice. In addition, the composition of those traveling continues to become more diverse and medically complex, creating a vastly different perspective on travel-associated medical concerns, preparations, and required medical knowledge. With these decreasing boundaries and increasing activities, travel medicine has ...
" You probably know firsthand that sleep affects mood. After a sleepless night, you may be more irritable, short-tempered, and vulnerable to stress. Once you sleep well, your mood often returns to normal. Studies have shown that even partial sleep deprivation has a significant effect on mood. University of Pennsylvania researchers found that subjects who were limited to only 4.5 hours of sleep a night for one week reported feeling more stressed, angry, sad, and ...
" They don’t call it that crazy little thing called love for no reason. Being in love releases tons of chemicals that can do crazy things to your body. No need to worry, though, all the little things love does to you can have a major positive impact on your physical well-being. Here are a few reasons why your health benefits from the effects of love! Physical fitness: It comes as no surprise that being ...
" Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to both good and bad experiences that can be beneficial to your health and safety. Your body responds to stress by releasing hormones and increasing your heart and breathing rates. Your brain gets more oxygen, giving you an edge in responding to a problem. In the short term, stress helps you cope with tough situations. Stress can be triggered by the pressures of everyday responsibilities at work ...
" As part of the medical industry, we at AFC Urgent Care know the many players in our profession. We know about caring nurses, brilliant doctors and great support staff, but there are some members of our profession that can be overlooked. April 19-25 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, where we celebrate those often unsung members of the medical field — our lab technicians. Medical lab professionals are the people behind the scenes, working to get patients ...
" You may be taking a break from some of your favorite snacks lately, due to recent concerns over listeria bacteria in food products. Just this week, varieties of Blue Bell Ice Cream were recalled over listeria concerns, and earlier this month, Sabra Hummus was pulled from store shelves after a package in Michigan tested positive for the bacteria. Listeria is a food-borne, bacterial infection that most often is passed through unpasteurized dairy products and deli ...
" Everyone knows that a strong heart is a must for a healthy life, and that it’s not just exercise that keeps it that way. Earlier this year, we talked about what foods and nutrients are great for keeping your ticker going strong. In this post, we’re looking beyond the obvious artery-busters (we’re talking about you, doughnuts) and into some unexpected foods that are better left on the shelf. Your heart and your ...
" No two people are the same, and just like our bodies come in all shapes and sizes, so do our workout plans. What’s best for your friend may not be the best for you, but don’t give up hope! At AFC Urgent Care , we’re here to help you find an exercise plan that fits. Just 30 minutes a day can leave you feeling energized and in control. So, get out there, and ...
" When planning for your wedding, one of the most important things you can plan for is a happier, healthier you. Whether “healthier” means losing extra weight, quitting bad habits or just keeping peace of mind until your big day, reaching your goal and maintaining it can be as easy as saying “I do.” Pre-wedding: Before deciding on a diet or health plan, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends taking a step back and ...
