This time of year is very busy for our communities. Juggling jobs, kids and holiday planning can often fill our days and nights with little time to relax. As we continue to move into the colder months, many of us may start to feel under the weather. In the midst of busy schedules, it may be difficult to let your body rest when you’re experiencing congestion or a cough. However, letting your symptoms go ...
The holiday season is finally upon us, and planning your home cooked meals may be at the top of your to-do list. When getting together with friends and family, memories are made through enjoying a shared meal. However, with all of the fun awaiting you this holiday season, don’t forget to prioritize your family’s health and safety. People of all ages are vulnerable to foodborne germs, even inside the home. Learning how to ...
Influenza can affect anyone– even healthy children and adults. Flu season typically picks up around October and can peak between December and February. Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization in some cases. Certain groups of people may be at a higher risk to flu-related complications. Continue reading to learn who is at a greater risk for flu, and how to best prevent illness for yourself and your community. Visit AFC ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month– a time we can all take to promote screening and prevention of the disease. Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States every year. During this month, we can all take part in better educating ourselves about breast cancer symptoms and risk factors. Staying aware of the early signs of breast cancer can go a long way in preventing a severe outcome from the disease. At ...
Is Yoga Really Good For Your Health? As an exercise practice, yoga’s impact on health is met with a decent amount of skepticism. However, maintaining a regular yoga routine can provide you with physical and mental health benefits. Read about how yoga can be added to your routine to help you stay healthy, and the various benefits it brings toward improving your overall health and wellness. Engaging in yoga will help you focus on ...
Back-to-School Health and Wellness 2022-2023 As summer break wraps up, it’s important to refocus on preparing for the school year. When the leaves fall and the air cools, cases of sickness– including cold and flu– increase in our communities. To keep your child healthy this school year, learn about some safe practices your child can implement in their daily routine to prevent them from getting sick and missing class. It may be a busy ...
Meningitis is a serious infection that can cause life-threatening complications. The meningitis vaccination can help protect you from this disease. Continue reading to learn more about meningitis and receive any necessary vaccine today at AFC Urgent Care North Bergen. Our center provides preventative care and urgent care services to all patients in the area. Visit us today, with no appointment necessary! What is meningitis? Meningitis occurs when there is an infection of the meninges, the ...
There has been a lot of talk about monkeypox lately. Some people are asking if it is highly contagious, and others are trying to determine how long the virus can survive on surfaces. We will take a look at what we know about monkeypox and its potential for spread. Keep in mind that the information available is limited, as this disease is still evolving, but any information that can help keep you safe from this ...
Burns happen. They can occur from cooking indoors, grilling, styling hair, starting a bonfire, and so much more. First burns can often be treated at home, but second and third-degree burns are much more severe. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen has the tools to help treat certain second-degree burns, but it’s important to understand the differences. Friction burns, sunburns, and burns from chemicals are also possible, but they are either less common or cause ...
Sun poisoning is more common than you might think. If you are spending a lot of time outdoors and don't take proper precautions, a typical sunburn may become more severe. Sun poisoning is a result of a burn from UV light that causes redness, pain, and inflammation. Sunburns can happen in as little s fifteen minutes. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides treatment for sun poisoning, as long as it is not life-threatening. If ...
If you spend too much time in the sun without proper sun protection or clothes, you are likely to get burnt. Anyone can get a sunburn, regardless of their skin tone, which can lead to premature aging, precancerous lesions, and skin cancer. Once your skin has been burned, there is not much anyone can do to fix the skin itself, however, treatments are available to soothe your symptoms. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides treatments ...
Dehydration can become life-threatening if it’s not taken care of on a hot day. There are easy ways you can maintain hydration throughout the day, but it’s important to be aware of the signs of dehydration. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides dehydration treatment to patients. If you are suffering from symptoms and can’t seem to hydrate, our providers can use intravenous fluids to help out your body. Symptoms of Dehydration As ...
One can develop Hepatitis B for several reasons, such as by contacting an infected person physically. If one shares the personal belongings of an infected person, they can develop this infection too. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides STD testing and testing for a variety of illnesses on site. Patients will have most of their results on the same day due to our on-site lab. Visit our walk-in center for care today. What is Hepatitis ...
If people read the research and study the effects of COVID on the human body, they’d note that fatigue is the most common symptom. During days of COVID infection and even after, patients can feel unusually tired, dull, and without energy. In fact, most people with COVID feel almost incapable of doing day-to-day tasks. Depending on the infection’s intensity, it can take two to three weeks for people to recover from COVID. AFC ...
Alcohol intake harms health, but most addicted drinkers are unaware of this. According to a report on health in the US, not less than 95,000 deaths were recorded due to excessive alcohol intake. That happened between 2011 and 2015. That figure is alarming, making it necessary to provide insight to people regarding the negative effect of alcohol. Knowing some basic things can help you maintain good health. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides health ...
The human race cannot escape getting stressed at some point in their lifetime. But what happens if it keeps occurring? Will the brain manage the situation appropriately? It all depends on the stress, particularly if it’s not a chronic one. If a positive force triggers stress, it usually leads to improved performance. But when unwanted situations strain you, especially getting stuck in traffic, it’s a negative force. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen wants ...
Nutrition is a vital part of everyday life, and what we eat affects energy, mood, and weight. It isn’t always easy to know what to eat, and it can be just as hard to find reliable information. There are a few common mistakes that people regularly make that hinder their efforts at healthy nutrition. The health of our community is our main priority at AFC North Bergen. Learn more about nutrition today and visit ...
Children require constant attention and care. They encounter so many new experiences as they grow; it’s always a question of what the next day will bring. It is common for children to contact germs that lead to a cold or stomach bug. Children frequently fall and obtain various bumps, scrapes, and other injuries. There is no planned schedule for these mishaps, and it’s never known when one will require an unplanned visit to ...
Popularly called the kissing disease, infectious mononucleosis is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is a human herpesvirus 4 and one of the common viruses found in humans. Mono is popular amongst teenagers and young adults, especially high school and college students, and it has been statically reported that 25% of teenagers infected with the Epstein-Barr virus get mononucleosis. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides mono testing and treatment for patients. Our ...
As the temperature becomes colder in most parts of the world, one must adequately adjust to frost, snow, and cold. With temperatures dropping as low as -13°F in places like Alaska, adapting might to this weather condition might be tasking as one begins to be wary of the possible health effects it can cause. Although the human body was not designed to live in cold and polar regions, it has developed several mechanisms to ...
