You know the basics of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Eat a healthy diet, watch your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, get regular physical activity. But even when we practice the healthiest lifestyle, heart attacks sometimes still strike. Would you know the signs if you experienced them? 3 Signs of a Heart Attack According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. And when one occurs, immediate ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah knows you’ve heard all about the ways to prevent the flu. However, sometimes even with the best of intentions, the flu finds you. But once it does, there are things you can do to lessen its effects. Fight Back Against the Flu Flu season in Tennessee has officially arrived—and it’s fierce. According to WebMD, between 5 and 20 percent ...
Many people are focused on healthy eating and exercise when establishing healthy habits in the new year. But our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to remember one organ that needs some healthy attention this year—your eyes! Healthy Living Includes Healthy Eyes Did you know that January is known as “Eye Care Month”? That makes January the perfect month to focus on eye health. For starters, when was the last time you ...
Can you even believe that we are just a few weeks away from 2018? If you’re like our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah, you may already be thinking of goals and resolutions for the new year. Give some of these healthy tips a try! Making Your Health a Priority in 2018 First, start your day off on the healthiest foot possible. Serve yourself up a healthy breakfast filled with a carbohydrate, some lean ...
Are you one of the millions of Americans with high blood pressure? Even if you aren’t, the chaos of the holiday season can be enough to make anyone’s blood pressure rise. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some suggestions for keeping your blood pressure in a good spot this season. Avoiding High Blood Pressure Over the Holidays High blood pressure has long been defined as having ...
Did you know that Black Friday isn’t just an American holiday but an international one as well? Which translates into a lot of people going after those deals in preparation of the Christmas season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you stay healthy and fit to tackle Black Friday shopping like a boss! Ready … Set … Shop! Before you head out in the early hours of Friday morning (or possibly even ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); The flu is more than an annoyance. Each year, an estimated 36,000 Americans die from complications of the flu. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some information about what steps you can take to prevent the flu. Consider the Flu Shot An annual flu shot is the single best way to prevent the flu. You may wonder why you need the ...
The end-of-year stress starts to come right around now each year. With all the hustle and bustle of work, school, other activities and getting ready for the holidays, sometimes the stress can take all the fun out of our days. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer you some tips to help identify stress and help keep it at bay! Don’t Let Stress Ruin the Fun… Are you ...
Trick or treat! Who has children already saying those words around the house in preparation for Halloween night? Since we still have a few weeks to go, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you and your family stay as healthy as possible for all the Halloween fun to be had around town! 3 Steps to Better Fall Health The following are ways to keep your health going strong in order to ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that when you purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from a local farmers market, not only are you benefiting the community’s economy, but you are also helping your health! Go Local! When was the last time you visited the Ooltewah Farmers Market? Next time you are in or around the Ooltewah Nursery and Landscape Co. on a Thursday, you might want to make time ...
Did you know that Grandparents Day is Sept. 10? The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to know what you have planned to help celebrate your grandparents this holiday, especially since close grandparent-grandchild relationships can be beneficial to your health. An Ever-lasting Bond Studies have found that grandparents who babysit their grandchildren could actually benefit from a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. And it doesn’t even have to ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSports'); Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah hopes you are as ready for sports season as we are! Did you bring your child in for a sports physical? If not, there’s still plenty of time to do so, as our urgent care center is open seven days a week for pediatric sports care and is conveniently located just across from Burger King on Little Debbie Parkway. However, if ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you make your family’s transition from the careless days of summer to the stricter schedule of school as smooth as possible. Read on for some tips. Maintain a Positive Attitude For both parents and children, going back to school can be stressful. When your little ones are beginning a new school year, some level of anxiety is normal. As a result, it’s important ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah understands the temptation that comes with summer—packing your days full of fun and staying up later. But it’s important for your health that you not sacrifice your sleep for a little extra fun. We have some tips to help you prioritize sleep and get back to feeling at your best. Summertime Sleep Tips for All One of the biggest issues with summer sleep is that our ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah knows how we all have those days where we just aren’t in the mood to do anything. Those days where fatigue gets the best of you. But what if the feeling of tiredness seems to occur every single day? At that point, you are probably tired of being tired and want to find your energy again—and we don’t blame you! Bounce Back From Fatigue Everyone ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah understands that while the summer has its own set of fun activities that none of the other seasons do, it also comes with its fair share of worries. Read on for some ways to overcome your fears when it comes to some of your summer worries. Common Summer Concerns First on the list of summer concerns is asthma attacks, especially since the high levels of pollen tend to ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to have some much-deserved fun over the summer. Everywhere you look during the summer, fireworks seem to be involved. Because of this, it’s important to practice firework safety to keep your summer happy and healthy. Have a Blast This Summer! First, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, although this might make you the “mean” parent, avoid letting your kids play with any ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to raise your hand if you are ready for summer break! Chances are you are and you aren’t. Fortunately, there are ways to have fun this summer with the kiddos while also improving your health! Have a Happy, Healthy Summer! While you might be happy that the kids are almost out of school for the summer, you could also be worried about hearing, “I’m ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to not only be healthy now—but to be healthy for years and years into the future. One way to do this is to make changes today that lead to a healthier tomorrow. Read on for some ways to help get on track for better health. Boost Your Health How’s your exercise routine going? If you want to stop reading this blog now or are ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to realize that loving food is OK! It’s OK to love salad and chocolate, fried chicken and steamed fish, cake and fresh fruit. Even registered dietitians don’t sit around eating vegetables and nuts every single day. The key to eating healthy is to follow a few simple rules—and it’s even OK to break the rules every now and then! Eating a Balanced ...
