You know, it really is! And the reason that good posture is so important is because your posture is linked to your spine health. Too much bad posture and your spine will eventually suffer. Lots of good posture and it will likely thrive as you age. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City sheds more light on posture and its importance. What Does Good Posture Mean? The definition of good posture ...
It’s safe to say that many of us love reaching for those comfort foods when we’re feeling a little under the weather. While fruits and veggies are better for us, cookies and ice cream are much more fun to eat. While those things are definitely tasty, they won’t do your body any favors as it’s trying to recover. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City provides some ...
Snacking sure is fun, isn’t it? If you’re trying to lose weight, however, those late-night snacking binges are not a great idea. Not only are you less active in the late hours, but the snack options you reach for are probably not healthy fruits and veggies. At AFC Urgent Care Fountain City, we are concerned with your health and wellness! Read on as we discuss the repercussions and how to prepare for the ...
As the weather gets cooler and the leaves get redder, our desire for a warm drink becomes greater. Who doesn’t love a delicious latte or cappuccino when it’s cold outside? Most Americans do, as studies show that over half of Americans drink coffee every day. Does that mean, though, that drinking coffee is good for our health? Read on as our team as AFC Urgent Care Fountain City answers that question. Are There ...
If you’re a parent, you probably know what it’s like to wonder if you’re taking all the right steps in making sure your child stays healthy. It’s also safe to say that you are wondering that even more this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Don’t worry, though, because our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to shed some light on children’s health. What’s the ...
As we all already know, the looming presence of COVID-19 has made literally everything much more inconvenient. Gyms have closed, which has made it much harder to get the exercise that many of us were used to getting. With many of them reopening, however, does that mean it’s safe to go back and start pumping the iron again? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City helps walk you through it ...
Isn’t the fall just the best? Cooler weather, sweatshirts, pumpkin spice lattes and the beautiful colors are just a few of the great things that fall has to offer. What people don’t like acknowledging, though, is the big negative thing that fall can bring about: allergies. If you struggle from sniffling and sneezing during the fall months and don’t know why, AFC Urgent Care Fountain City offers some helpful information below. Do ...
Water, huh? It’s not the most exciting sounding drink as we’d probably all prefer an ice-cold Coke instead, but putting down the caffeine and picking up your water bottle does wonders for your health. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City provides some more helpful info on water and its importance. What Does Water Do for My Body? Did you know that the majority of our bodies are made ...
If you’re feeling stressed these days, you aren’t alone. While stress is a common part of life at all times, it’s become even more common these last few months. With many of us working at home and our children sometimes learning at home, too, stress is a real problem. Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City offer some tips on how to manage it effectively. Am I at Risk of ...
If you’ve paid attention to the news recently, you’ve probably read or heard that getting a flu shot is even more important than normal this year. But you may wonder why that is. It’s because this year, there will be an unprecedented event—the annual flu season, which starts in November and goes through March or April, will coincide with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That could lead to a greater number of ...
