Have you ever experienced an eye twitch? While it can be annoying, eye twitching can also be extremely worrisome. Fortunately, in most cases, eye twitching is not a sign of a serious condition, but can be a symptom of factors such as too much caffeine and/or sleep deprivation. During Save Your Vision Month this March, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know the main causes of eye twitching, as ...
The first day of spring is right around the corner, and it is about that time to play ball! Is your child planning on participating in a sport this spring? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know the benefits that come with children participating in sports, as well as why it is important for your child to get a sports physical before the start of the season. Are Sports Good ...
You're probably familiar with high blood pressure, and you may even know the dangers that having high blood pressure can pose to your heart health. But what happens when your blood pressure is low? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight into low blood pressure and what it can mean for your health. What Is Low Blood Pressure? Normally, the lower your blood pressure, the better. But that ...
February is American Heart Month, designed to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death among Americans. In recognition of this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some information about how your blood pressure specifically can increase your risk of heart disease. Read on as we examine the issue. Why Does High Blood Pressure Matter? Blood pressure is the force with which blood is flowing ...
Everyone has a difficult time falling asleep or staying asleep every once in a while. But when it becomes a chronic issue, it can negatively impact your physical and mental health. The first step in finding relief is nailing down the underlying cause of your sleep issues. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight about one potential cause—vitamin D deficiency—as well as some tips for getting the ...
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a common digestive condition that affects the large intestine. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know how you can treat IBS, as well as ways you can combat bloating. Read on as we offer some perspective on the topic. Can IBS Be Prevented? Fortunately, there are things that you can try in order to reduce your risk of suffering from the symptoms ...
The holidays bring tons of fun, memories...and food. And while trying all those holiday goodies is a seasonal delight, it can also sometimes expose you to food poisoning. That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some tips on how you can steer clear of food poisoning this season. Who Is Most at Risk for Food Poisoning? This is a trick question! Anyone can get food poisoning at ...
There is so much fun to be had this December—Christmas parades, holiday lights, visits with Santa and time spent with family and friends! What could ruin this happy time? Well, the flu could certainly put a damper on things. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight about the flu 2020, as well as ways you can lower your risk. What Are the Flu 2019 Symptoms? There are many ...
Nearly everyone will experience a headache at one point or another, since they occur for a variety of reasons. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know the different types of headaches, as well as steps you can take to both prevent and treat a headache so that you can get back to enjoying the holiday season! What Does Your Headache Mean? That’s a tricky question, because every headache occurs ...
With November being National Healthy Skin Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City thought there was no better time than now to remind you of steps you can take to protect your skin from skin cancer—even during the colder months of the year! What Is the Main Function of the Skin? When many of us think about taking care of our organs, we think about our heart, lungs, kidneys, etc. But we ...
