When the seasons change and the temperature fluctuates, many people experience illness symptoms. Specifically into the last fall and early winter, cold and flu season rises toward its peak. So how long will this “weather change sickness” last? This blog aims to answer some frequently asked questions about this phenomenon and explores when you should seek medical treatment for your symptoms. For same-day general illness treatment, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Thornton ...

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This winter, you may be spending time shoveling the snow from your driveway. Although shoveling can be a painstaking process, it’s often a necessary part of the colder months. It’s important to be aware of how shoveling can lead to back pain, and how the cold weather can affect joint pain overall. This blog will explore how your joints are impacted by varying temperatures and which conditions can be worsened in the winter ...

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