If you are an overall healthy person and don’t often get sick, that is amazing! Your health is your greatest asset, and you should never take it for granted. That said, getting sick is not always preventable, and even if you have a history of staying healthy during this time of year, it is not a guarantee. The flu, COVID-19 and strep throat are all around us all of the time, so the chance ...
Cold and flu season is here, there is no denying that. We encourage everyone in the Mooresville area to get plenty of rest, eat well and take care of yourself during this time of year. While focusing on your health and wellness can go a long way toward keeping you healthy, illnesses can creep in when we least expect them. COVID-19, strep throat and the flu are all possibilities as we head into the colder ...
The back-to-school season is stressful enough with all of the work, activities, homework and practices to organize, so it can be even more stressful when your child starts to complain about being sick. We all know that cold and flu season is right around the corner, but his or her illness being COVID-19 is also a possibility. Cases are rising around us, and kids and adults are all vulnerable to contracting it. Our AFC Urgent ...
Now that your kids are back in school, chances are that you have either had an illness sweep through your house already or one will be on the horizon in the coming weeks or months. That’s just what happens at this time of year when everyone gets back together to learn once more. Many different illnesses and conditions can be floating around at any given time, and one of the most common symptoms associated ...
We are the experts in testing, evaluating and diagnosing patients! We do it all day every day so we know a thing or two about common illnesses and classic symptoms. However, certain conditions can be harder to recognize right away without a little more investigation. That’s where diagnostic tools like our X-ray machine and lab come into play! Using these state-of-the-art machines and equipment helps us dig deeper into your condition to provide you ...
If you smoke and want to quit, we are already proud of you for wanting to take steps toward a healthier life. It may be one of the more challenging things you ever do, but the rewards greatly offset the cost of a lifetime of smoking. Smoking is one of those addictive habits that negatively impacts your life in a multitude of ways, and it can even be the catalyst for developing cancer later in ...
Getting sick is a normal part of life, and for most people, it happens a few times every year. Colds, the flu or strep throat appear with some very obvious symptoms of illness, and you will most likely know right away that you are getting sick. STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are a bit trickier to navigate. This is because you could have one and not show any symptoms or feel sick at all! Routine ...
We love summertime here in the Mooresville area. The sun, water and abundance of family fun make it a wonderful time of year. One thing that is not so fun is the arrival of bugs, specifically ticks. Finding a tick on yourself after a day spent outside can be really frustrating! You should work on removing the entire tick as soon as you discover it on your body to reduce your risk for Lyme disease ...
Living an active lifestyle is encouraged throughout your life, but that also means opening yourself up to the possibility of injury while you are going about your day. Injuries can happen anywhere, from a fall in the bathroom to a trip down the stairs. As you pick yourself up off the floor, a searing pain in your wrist or ankle can have you wondering the extent of your injury. Minor injuries like sprains or bruises ...
There is no doubt about it—life is busy. While your days are full of meal prep, work, chauffeuring your kids around and helping with homework, it can be easy to just fall into a routine of sitting on the couch in the evening in front of the TV. While we all need to destress and relax after work, there are other things you can do that are relaxing as well as challenging your body ...
