Recent Blog Posts

Can Listening to Music Boost My Mental Health?

Yes—and that’s just the short answer! It’s safe to say that many of us are aware of how music can affect our moods, but music is even more powerful than just being a mood booster. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia explains why below. How Does Music Affect My Brain? Listening to music can do wonders for the health of your brain. According to a study done by The Burnett Honors ...

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How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?

Whether or not it has to do with keeping up with the pandemic, we’re all constantly checking our phones these days. But did you know? Too much screen time can potentially have pretty serious effects on our mental health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia explains why. Why Is Too Much Screen Time a Bad Thing? Experts say that a healthy amount of screen time ranges from around two to three hours per ...

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Recent Blogs

Are Muscle Strains Possible While Doing Yard Work?

As warmer weather settles into Gastonia, it’s the perfect time to get outside: refresh your yard, plant flowers, and take on ...

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Playground Cuts or Something More?

From neighborhood playgrounds to backyard adventures, kids rarely stay still for long. And with all that energy comes the occasional tumble, scrape ...

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Allergies or a Sinus Infection?

As soon as the weather warms up, many people trade winter coats for tissues. Blooming trees and longer days are a welcome ...

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