Strep throat is a very common infection. Many of us probably remember getting it when we were younger, but strep still affects approximately 11,000 to 24,000 Americans every year, according to the CDC. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City shares some more helpful info on this common bacterial infection. How Do I Know If I Have Strep Throat? First, before you know its first symptoms, it’s important ...
COVID-19 symptoms are still somewhat of a mystery. It’s a little more common to experience things like fever and loss of taste, but it’s also common to not experience any symptoms at all, even if you’ve tested positive for the virus. So, what about back pain? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City shares some helpful info. How Common of a Symptom Is Back Pain? Back pain due ...
To say the least, yeast infections are very uncomfortable. They cause itching, swelling and redness, but they are very common and treatable. In fact, nearly three out of four women will experience one at sometime in their lives. Because this infection is so common, it’s important to know the basics about it! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City shares some helpful and important info. What it is: Yeast is ...
Getting your flu shot is more important than ever, but does it help protect against the awful coronavirus? That’s a question on the minds of many people. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City provides some answers. Why Is the Flu Shot So Important? The flu vaccine is so important because it reduces the risk of flu sickness, hospitalization and death. And the reason why the flu vaccine is more ...
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 ...
Did you know? Heart disease is the biggest killer in the U.S. That’s true for men and women alike. However, you can do a lot to change your risk for heart disease. Two of the biggest risk factors are high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Eating heart-healthy foods can lower both cholesterol and blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some suggestions how to make heart-healthy eating tasty, too ...
If you set some health resolutions earlier this year and then fell off the wagon once the quarantine began, you aren’t alone! While we may have had more time at home, we had other things to think about than getting healthy. But the good news is: There’s still plenty of time left in 2020 to take steps toward better health. Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City offer some tips to ...
Research about the dangers of the sun’s rays has taken off in recent years, so we are learning far more about the sun’s effects than we used to know—and part of what we have learned is just how dangerous sunburns are to your skin’s health. The good news is that sunburns are entirely preventable, but if you do get one, there are ways you can find relief and be more comfortable ...
When the temperatures rise and the days get longer, it is normal to want to get outside as much as possible with your family. While we often think about sun safety as a crucial component to enjoying the outdoors, it is vital that you are also practicing heat safety as well. While getting too hot can simply be uncomfortable, it can progress into a life-threatening condition if fast action is not taken. Read on as ...
It’s a reality—all the news and information we’ve heard about COVID-19 since early March has been alarming. For a while, it seemed like the virus numbers just kept climbing at a crazy rate. While the numbers have leveled out some in recent weeks, you still want to do everything you can to protect yourself and those you love. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is taking a ...
Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? If so, you aren’t alone! More than 102 million Americans age 20 and older have been diagnosed with elevated cholesterol. For many of us, though, cholesterol and high cholesterol remain somewhat of a mystery. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to take some time today to talk through the basics, including steps you can take to maintain normal cholesterol levels. What ...
