Of course you are going to want to spend your days out in the sun this summer. However, if you don’t take certain precautions, your time in the sun can lead to an increased risk of dehydration and sunburn. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some tips to share about staying safe in the summer heat. What Is the First Sign of ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year. Tick sightings are especially common during the summer months, when we spend more time outdoors. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer you tips on how you should handle a tick bite and other bug bites should one occur this summer. What Happens After a Tick Bites? Once you realize ...
June is Men's Health Month, so there's no better time to examine your health habits. Have you been meaning to get more physical activity into your normal routine? Now's the time to start! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some some tips on how to begin. Why Is Physical Activity Important? If we were making a list, this would be a long one! Physical activity benefits your entire health ...
Accidents happen every day. As a result, injuries occur. While some injuries call for medical care, others can be treated at home. But how do you know which injury can be treated at home and which one needs medical care? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has the answer! Does My Injury Need Medical Attention? While there are times that an injury can be treated at home with rest and ice, there are ...
While your goal is to have a fun, carefree summer, you also want to make sure you are taking action against skin cancer. Approximately one in every five people living in the United States will receive a skin cancer diagnosis by age 70, which makes it the most common cancer in the United States. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of skin cancer—now and in the future. Our team ...
We all want to do what we can to live a healthier life. However, why should we go at it alone? During Family Wellness Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to consider not just improving your personal health habits, but the health habits of your family as a whole! Why Does My Family Need to Be Healthy? While this might sound like a silly question, it is important ...
Stress happens to us all. Whether it is brought on by your job, school work or family and friends, stress is just a part of life. But while some stress is normal, too much can be dangerous to your health, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to help you conquer your stress once and for all. How Does Sleep Affect My Stress? Quality of sleep can impact your ...
It is extremely easy to get to a point where you become complacent with your eating habits. Whether it is grabbing fast food on the way home from work or visiting your local coffee shop every morning for a high-calorie coffee beverage, it can be easy to fall into poor eating habits. However, those poor eating habits can definitely take a toll on your overall health. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City ...
When we start to not feel well, it’s fairly common to jump to the assumption that we need an antibiotic. However, this is not always the case, especially if your infection is viral rather than bacterial. But why aren’t antibiotics always effective treatment? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City takes a look at the issue: What Is a Bacterial Infection? Put simply, a bacterial infection is an infection caused by a ...
Spring sports season is getting underway! At AFC Urgent Care Fountain City, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on one important aspect of spring sports—the sports physical! Why Does My Athlete Need a Sports Physical? As with anything in life, you want to make sure your young athlete is as protected as possible during games or practice. A sports physical allows you to do just that! During a sports physical ...
If there was ever a perfect time to start focusing on ways to improve your heart health, it’s during American Heart Month this February. Exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health, including our heart health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer you some tips on how you can add exercise into your daily routine and improve your heart health as you age. What Is Heart Disease? According ...
Oh, flu season. Why did you have to come back into our lives? With flu season nearing its peak, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some information about the flu and how to prevent it. What Is the Flu A Virus? There are three main strains of the flu: Flu A Flu B Flu C While Flu A and B are the flu strains you most hear about in the ...
Millions of respiratory infections are diagnosed in the United States each year. As soon as the symptoms begin to appear, the only thing you can probably think about is finding relief as soon as possible. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to start finding relief from an upper respiratory infection sooner rather than later, which is why we want to shed some light on what a respiratory infection is and how ...
A sore throat could be the first symptom experienced when a person has many medical conditions, including a cold or the flu. That’s why it’s important to seek medical attention if your sore throat lasts for more than a few days. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight about sore throats, including what causes them and how to treat them. What Is a Sore Throat? A sore ...
Sometimes it cannot be unexplained. You can be fine one minute and coughing the next. In many cases, it seems like you can be fine throughout the day and then start having coughing attacks at night. The best way to get rid of that cough is to determine what’s causing it in the first place. That’s why our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team wants to share some insight. What Is a Cough ...
Did you know that sinus infections are one of the most common reasons for doctor’s visits? In fact, more than 30 million people living in the United States experience a sinus infection each year. If you’re someone who tends to experience a sinus infection every year, you are far from alone. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to help you find relief from your sinus infection sooner rather than ...
Normal blood pressure is a reading of anything less than 120⁄80 mmHg. If, on the other hand, your blood pressure reads consistently at 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, you are said to have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). The team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know that you don’t have to sit back and live with high blood pressure. While some risk factors of high blood pressure ...
When life gets busy, especially around this time of year, it is no wonder we all feel tired. However, sometimes that fatigue we are feeling can be due to an underlying medical condition. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you understand why you might be feeling more tired than usual lately. What Is Fatigue? Fatigue describes when a person feels tired, has reduced energy, feels physically or mentally exhausted, or ...
As of October, the flu season has begun! And, it will be sticking around for awhile, as the flu season typically extends from October all the way through April or May. No one wants to come down with a case of the flu, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to talk about the best way to prevent it—the flu vaccine. What Is the Flu? The flu virus, also ...
A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary system, such as in the kidneys, ureters, bladder and/or urethra. While anyone can suffer from a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI), women are more susceptible than men. Fortunately, when caught early, a UTI can begin to clear up within 24 hours. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to urge you to seek medical ...
