The last time you went to the doctor, what was your blood pressure? If it was lower than 120⁄80 mmHg, your blood pressure numbers were in normal range. However, if your numbers read 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, that’s considered high blood pressure, or hypertension. Fortunately, the team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville has some tips on how you can lower your blood pressure and maintain healthy blood pressure numbers. What Is High ...
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, more than 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders. Are you one of them? If you have been experiencing extreme tiredness most days of the week, your quality of sleep every night might be to blame. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to help you understand sleep issues so that you know whether this is what’s causing your fatigue every ...
The CDC recommends getting your annual flu vaccine by the end of October. Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet? What are you waiting for? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to talk with you about why the flu vaccine is so important. What Is the Flu? The flu virus, also called influenza, is an extremely contagious upper and lower respiratory infection that varies from mild to severe. People are often infected with ...
A urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) can happen at any time. While women are more at risk of suffering from a UTI than men, either gender can be diagnosed with a UTI. If you believe you are experiencing the signs of a UTI, our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants you to seek treatment as soon as possible. Let’s talk about the signs to watch for. What Is a Urinary ...
Go, Vols! Chances are that your fall plans call for football games and bonfires—not walking pneumonia. Unfortunately, though, even with our best-laid plans, sometimes illness happens. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to share some info about walking pneumonia, including the symptoms to watch for. What Is Walking Pneumonia? The good news is that walking pneumonia is a milder form of pneumonia. The bad news is that it is ...
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Whether it’s the middle of summer in Knoxville or in the cold of winter, the last thing you want is to feel under the weather. Respiratory infections can make you feel pretty blue when they begin to set in. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to share some insight about the condition and how it’s treated. What Is a Respiratory Infection? A respiratory infection occurs when an infection ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentKingstonPike’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); Sickness doesn’t always occur on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. In fact, we’ve often found it to be the case that symptoms pop up just when doctors’ offices are closing! So if you’re enjoying a weekend in Knoxville and all of a sudden develop a sore throat, where can you go for care? Let us offer some insight! Can You Get a ...
The warmer weather is here. In fact, it’s downright hot. That means that barbecues and picnics probably aren’t far behind! And if you’re one of the 15 million Americans with a food allergy, you don’t have to sit out these fun events. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to share ways you can protect yourself and manage your food allergies so that you no longer have to miss out ...
Christmas in the City is officially underway! And in order to fully enjoy all that the Knoxville area has to offer, the team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to make sure you know what precautions to take to stay healthy this season. Stay Healthy and Happy This Holiday It’s the most wonderful time of the year to focus on your health so that you can enjoy the fun holiday happenings taking place in ...
Football…baseball…basketball—as the seasons change, so do the sports. And with each new sports season comes new injuries, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to help you prepare your body. Take Your Best Shot at Health As preseason comes to an end and the Tennessee men’s basketball and women’s basketball seasons begin, it’s time to start thinking about what all athletes, no matter what sport ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 252,710 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year. As a result, our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to offer some tips on how you can best care for your breast health and lower your risk of breast cancer. Reducing Your Risk While there is no way to totally eliminate the risk of breast ...
While the summer was fun this year, it’s time to make room for fall activities that are sure to put a smile on both children’s and adult’s faces this October! In fact, there is so much fun to be had that there is really no time to be sick. Therefore, the team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants you to know how to best protect your family’s health to keep from ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to remind you that a new school year is just around the corner, as if you could forget. While your kids may never be “ready” for the first day of school, we have some tips to help you and the kids make the transition from summer to school as easily as possible. Are You Ready for School? If you haven’t gone back-to-school shopping yet, go ahead ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville recently shared some tips on our blog about how to have a happy, healthy summer. However, what if you failed when trying to protect your skin this summer and received a sunburn—now what? Find Relief From Your Sunburn Getting a sunburn can quickly put an end to your fun. Between the pain and the blisters, you can grow absolutely miserable, as the sunburn slowly makes you feel ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville understands that you have been working hard to get your summer body. But now that summer is in full motion, it’s time to make sure to maintain your healthy figure with these tips. What’s Your Fitness Routine? Before beginning any exercise routine, make sure you drink plenty of water. While you can become dehydrated throughout the year, the summer months increase your chances of dehydration because ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants you to have the best summer yet! However, to ensure your family stays healthy and happy this summer, there are some things you need to do to better protect yourself. Have Some Fun in the Sun This Summer! First, even if it’s cloudy, don’t leave your house without sunscreen on the exposed areas of your skin. And not just any sunscreen. The sunscreen you apply ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants you to be done with those winter blues once and for all and, instead, find your key to happiness in order to better enjoy the summer with family and friends. Plus, happiness has been shown to help improve your health, too! The Secret to Happiness Everyone wants to know what the secret to happiness is. The truth is that only you can answer that question. However, there ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants you make a commitment each and every day to live a healthier lifestyle. Are you ready to make that commitment? Make a Commitment to Good Habits The first step in creating healthier habits is to realize that it’s a lifestyle change—not just something to do for the moment. Focus on not just the destination but the journey to get to your destination. For example, if ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants you to be able to enjoy everything Knoxville has in store this spring, from events at the Knoxville Zoo to Outdoor Knoxville. However, how are you supposed to do that when you’re lacking energy? Here are some ways to boost your energy levels so that you can start enjoying the events going on in Knoxville with your loved ones. Skip the Energy Drinks and Still Get ...
