" Urgent care centers have become a great alternative to traditional treatment at a hospital, but they’re not just for immediate treatment anymore! AFC Urgent care center can complete lab testing you need to be done. We are able to complete the same tests as a hospital, but they’re able to do so in less time at a lower price. Why Do You Need Lab Testing? Many people question why lab testing is so ...
" Taking time off from your daily responsibilities is stressful to think about. How will your work manage without you? What about household chores stacking up? The list goes on and on. Because of that stress, many American’s don’t take a summer vacation or any holiday for that matter. Other countries offer a certain number of mandatory days off. Unlike those countries, American’s aren’t given a certain amount of days off per ...
" Summer is a time when many people begin making healthier choices. There’s something about the sunshine and warm weather that helps create healthy habits. While those summer habits are great, they don’t have to stop just because the weather cools down! Start incorporating these healthy habits this summer and then continue them all year round. Shopping in Season A common excuse for not eating healthy is the cost. While healthy foods can be ...
" Independence Day is right around the corner, which means now’s the time to start making your plans! Fireworks, cookouts, and time with family is the traditional celebration from one coast to another. While the 4th should be a time filled with fun and laughter, it all too often becomes a time filled with danger and injury. Use these tips to help keep your family safe this 4th. Leave it to the Professionals Firework displays ...
" Summer is just around the corner, which means your child may likely need an updated sport or camp physical before participating in any recreational activities. Even if your child completed a physical in the prior year, they may likely need an updated exam. However, parents may not understand that sport and camp physicals also provide a valuable healthcare service for their children. Many of these exams help children determine if they are healthy to participate ...
" Spring is finally here and after a long winter! Spring may be, but unfortunately, this means allergy season is back! If you suffer from allergies, then you know this time of the year can be challenging. Things such as taking a walk, going outside or even going to work can turn into a hassle. AFC Urgent Care Lynhurst is here to give you some pointers on beating allergies in the workplace this year! Why Allergies ...
" As summer draws closer, many start to wonder about a current workout plan and what improvements could be made. In a lot of cases, little to no exercise is occurring, and starting can seem very daunting. That’s truer for adults at any age who suffer from joint pain. Healthy habits are hard to make when pains and aches are a constant strain on daily life. The added effort and energy needed to exercise sounds ...
" In a world filled with technology, deadlines, and never-ending schedules, finding the time to create a proper sleeping schedule seems impossible. While it’s easy to push sleep down on your list of priorities, your health could be paying the price. A lack of sleep has been linked to weight gain, headaches, falling asleep while driving, and many other serious health risks. March is home to national sleep awareness week, so we figured it would ...
" You’ve likely come in contact with an anti-vaxxer or two by now. If you haven’t, you’ve undoubtedly read the controversy surrounding the movement online. Anti-vaxxers are a group of people that refuse to vaccinate their children because they claim the vaccines themselves are not safe. From claims that they’re no longer needed to argue that they cause autism, there seems to be a never-ending stream of false claims in the anti-vaxxer ...
" Heart disease kills roughly 610,000 people in the United States annually, which amount to 1 in every 4 deaths, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics. Risk factors including high blood cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension are major risks that can lead to the development of heart disease down the line. It is important for patients to understand that decisions including lifestyle choices, diet, exercise, and limited drug use can help reduce ...
" At the most unexpected times, you may find yourself in a situation that requires first aid treatment. For those sudden and unexpected injuries, a basic set first aid skills can help stabilize injuries and create better treatment outcomes for patients. Performing first aid could even mean the difference between life and death if someone experiences a medical emergency that requires emergency room (ER) care. Knowing some of the basic first-aid steps can help improve your ...
" The latest trend in the world of elective health procedures is vitamin IV infusions. We decided to take a closer look at the trend to learn a little more about the process, potential benefits, and actual evidence supporting those claims. Before you set up an appointment and begin shelling out hundreds of dollars for a vitamin IV, you’ll want to read this! What Is It? A vitamin IV is a treatment administered directly into ...
" Winter is now in full effect, which means the flu is at its most infectious peak! While it may not seem like you’ll get the flu, or believe your immune system is strong enough to fight it off, it is still important to actively prevent the flu. Influenza (the flu) season can start as early as September and last into the spring, which means that no one person is ever really out of the ...
" 2019 has just begun, but fitness is already trending! New year’s resolutions only scratch the surface of the fitness craze that’s expected to continue this year. With the fitness trend taking off, knowing when and how to hop on board is intimidating. 2019 is the year of breaking traditional fitness barriers – check out some of these fun ways you can stay on trend this year! Get Fit Without A Gym Gym membership fees ...
" The most beautiful time of the year is here again, & the Holidays are the time of the year when most of us are taking some time off of work to go home & be with our family, loved ones & friends. Nobody wants to be dealing with allergies while they are the ones enjoying the holidays. AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst is here to give some tips on how to not only stay ahead of allergies this winter ...
" If you have traveled for the holidays before then, you know that it can be extremely stressful, exhausting & your hygiene may not do the best. If you are going to more than one place this holiday season or all over the country then having your health suffer while traveling can leave you uncomfortable. Nobody wants to come home to mom & dad feeling unfresh & smelling like the Grinch! We are offering some tips to keep you ...
" Falling leaves, lower temperatures, and Halloween décor all around can only mean one thing – fall is here! As much fun as fall brings, it also brings the beginning of flu season. Flu season comes around each year and lasts through early spring. The peak of fall season usually happens in the winter, which will be here before you know it! 2020 brings additionally challenges to flu season as most of the country is still struggling ...
" AFC Urgent Care hope you are getting festive for the holidays this October! However, ghost & ghouls aren’t the only things you should be scared of this Halloween; It is still flu season! Flu season is from early Septemeber- mid-December, if you still need to get your flu shot, you should get it immediately! If you have already gotten your flu shot you are still not safe from the flu for the rest of the ...
" AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst would like to wish you all a happy Halloween! Halloween is full of costumes, scary movies & decorations. One of the most popular decorations is a carved pumpkin. Pumpkin carving is an activity that kids should do with the supervision of their parents. Did you know that hundreds of cases are reported a year from pumpkin carving incidents? We are offering some tips for you to make sure pumpkin carving goes without ...
" AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst would like to wish you all a happy Halloween! Halloween is full of costumes, scary movies & decorations. One of the most popular decorations is a carved pumpkin. Pumpkin carving is an activity that kids should do with the supervision of their parents. Did you know that hundreds of cases are reported a year from pumpkin carving incidents? We are offering some tips for you to make sure pumpkin carving goes without ...
