" 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 ...
" September is nearing the end & the weather has started to change. Unfortunately, this means summer is officially over & flu season has started! Flu season ranges from early September to the end of December! We here at AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst will like to make sure that you all stay away from the flu this year! Read below to learn some important tips! Get your flu shot The most effective way of beating the flu is ...
" Fall is almost here which means kids in school will be starting sports soon! We here at AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst encourage parents to push their children into sports. Sports have a positive effect on kids as they are growing up. Sports give kids a group of friends, increase activity & teach responsibility. However, if a child is doing sports there is a chance they might get hurt! Use these tips to keep your child off ...
" Safety first Vaccinations are one of the most responsible things you can do as a parent for your child. If you wouldn’t let your child be in a car with no seat belt or let them ride a bike without a helmet, then there is no reason why you shouldn’t vaccinate your child. A Vaccination is another form of protection for your children. Are Vaccinations safe? There is some stigma towards vaccinations and ...
" This summer is HOT, but don’t let that stop you from going outside and enjoying the weather! Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than it is getting in. In the summer we are very vulnerable to getting dehydrated so read below for 10 tips to beat dehydration. 1. Wake up in the morning & drink water! When we start the morning with water we are already helping the body out! The body will ...
" Poison ivy is the most common allergy in the United States, affecting about 50 million people every year. The rash from poison ivy is caused by an allergic reaction to urushiol, an oily substance in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy, through direct contact. Urushiol is also found in poison oak and poison sumac, which means the rash can be contracted by interacting with any of the three plants. Other than direct contact ...
" Summertime brings many opportunities for outdoor activities. From camping and hiking to playing tag in the backyard, kids and adults alike can enjoy the warm weather. Make sure your family takes the following precautions to avoid missing outdoor fun due to mosquito and tick bites. Before you go outside: Use bug repellent on your skin and clothing. The CDC recommends wearing an EPA-registered insect repellent that contains active ingredients such as DEET or picaridin. Wear ...
" Summertime brings many opportunities for outdoor activities. From camping and hiking to playing tag in the backyard, kids and adults alike can enjoy the warm weather. Make sure your family takes the following precautions to avoid missing outdoor fun due to mosquito and tick bites. Before you go outside: Use bug repellent on your skin and clothing. The CDC recommends wearing an EPA-registered insect repellent that contains active ingredients such as DEET or picaridin. Wear ...
