Who wants to be stuck at home with the flu this season? No one! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown wants you to know the symptoms to look for when it comes to the flu, as well as how to prevent the flu virus this season. How Does the Flu Virus Differ in Adults and Children? Influenza (flu) affects children differently than adults. In general, the flu affects kids—and older adults—more severely ...
Are you starting to sneeze, cough and experience an itchy throat? You might be experiencing fall allergy symptoms! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown wants to share some insight about why allergies act up in the fall, as well as ways to prevent them. What Are the Biggest Allergens of Fall? If you are allergic to ragweed, mold and/or dust mites, then fall might have your allergies all astir! While we all hope ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans are living with either diabetes or prediabetes. Your diet is one key aspect of managing—and preventing in some cases—this condition. During National Nutrition Month this March, our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown wants you to understand the important role that healthy eating plays when it comes to diabetes. Read on as we take a look. Why Is Healthy ...
Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 647,000 people living in the United States pass away from heart disease every year. This number equals out to one in every four deaths happening among Americans. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown want you to know how you can improve your heart health during American Heart Month this February. Read on as we offer some insight. Who Is at ...
Pneumonia affects millions of Americans in a given year, with some 1 million Americans seeking care in a hospital for pneumonia symptoms. But how much do you really know about the condition? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown wants to offer you some details about the condition, including how it is diagnosed and treated. Read on as we take a look. How Is Pneumonia Diagnosed? If you think you may have pneumonia, seek medical ...
When you feel stressed, do you tend to have stomach issues that follow? What about after you eat spicy food? Irritable bowel syndrome can affect a number of us in many ways. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown is here to help you recognize the symptoms of IBS, as well as things you can do to try and prevent it. How Do I Know If I Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome, also ...
While the summer season is full of fun in the sun, it can also be full of injuries if we're not careful. That's because we're often spending more time outdoors, where new health hazards and challenges emerge. But our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown is here to help you stay safe this summer. Am I at Risk of a Lawn Mower Injury? If you're mowing the lawn, then yes, you ...
There are times when stress can motivate you to get things done. However, there are other times when stress can really get to you—and it can really get to your health! That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown is here to offer words of advice on how you can tackle your stress before it turns into an issue for your health. What Is Causing My Stress? There are a number of ...
Anxiety, depression, lack of concentration—do any or all of these symptoms sound familiar? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown wants you to know that it might be more than just a bad day. Instead, it could be the beginning signs of seasonal affective disorder. How Many People Are Affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder? Did you know? As many as 6% of people living in the United States experience depression during the winter season ...
November is Bladder Health Month. Many Americans face issues with their bladder, including overactive bladder and frequent urination. That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown wants to take a few minutes to talk through these common issues and their symptoms. What Is the Main Cause of an Overactive Bladder? There are a number of reasons a person might experience an overactive bladder. For instance, the main muscle of the urinary bladder wall ...
