Have you forgotten what it feels like to wake up rested? Waking up feeling sluggish and lethargic seems to happen more often than not these days, so what gives? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN provides some helpful information regarding the positive effects exercise can have on a good night’s rest. How Does Exercise Help Me Sleep? Exercise and sleep go hand in hand, really. If you sleep well ...
Getting a flu shot every year is highly recommended by the CDC, but in 2020, it is even more important than it normally is. The coronavirus is still a large concern for our community, and with the uncertainty regarding how the flu season will coexist with the virus, being as vigilant as possible is key. If you have questions about whether or not to get a flu shot this year and how it can help ...
Did you know? There are more than 102 million people living in the United States living with high cholesterol. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants you to understand the importance of keeping your cholesterol levels within a healthy range, as well as ways to lower your cholesterol levels if they are found to be too high. Is Cholesterol a Danger? No, actually. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the body that ...
Did you know? Diabetes affects 34.2 million people in the United States—more than 10% of the population. More alarming, about 7.3 million people have diabetes that hasn’t been diagnosed. These people are unaware that they have a chronic condition that can grow more dangerous over time. Most people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. In Type 2 diabetes, the body doesn’t metabolize sugar properly. As the years pass, high blood ...
We’re more than halfway through the year now, so it’s a great time to check up on your health goals. How are you doing so far this year? If you haven’t done as well with staying on track as you would have liked, that’s OK. There’s still plenty of time in 2020 to make healthy moves. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN shares some tips ...
Having pets is a great way to enrich your life and improve your mood, but for those who have pet allergies, living with pets can also lead to unique challenges. While we all love our furry friends, living with allergy symptoms every day can be exhausting. Thankfully, there are many ways you can ease your pet allergies so you can all live in peace. To help you learn more, our AFC Urgent Care Athens TN ...
Summer is in full force, meaning that mosquitoes are, too. While there is no reason why toddlers and children should be more susceptible to mosquito bites, it does seem that every time the kiddos play outdoors, they end up covered in them. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN offers some tips on avoiding those bites. How Can I Keep Kids Safe From Mosquito Bites? Some of the best ways to ...
For the past few months, we’ve been focusing on our attention as a nation of preventing the spread of COVID-19. For a while, we were basically stuck inside our homes to avoid contact with others. But is the threat gone now? Many people are wondering the same thing, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants to take a few minutes and answer your questions. How Can I Protect Myself ...
The unofficial start of summer has passed, so we’re headed full force toward warmer weather and outdoor time! Before you head outdoors, though, bone up on some facts about sun safety. Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed among Americans? One in five Americans will be diagnosed with some type by age 70, which is why our AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN team wants to share some ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that around 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. Although there are some risk factors you cannot control, including your age and family medical history, there are some things you can do to help reduce your risk of having a stroke. During American Stroke Awareness Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants to share some insight into what you can do ...
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, more than 50 million people living in the United States suffer seasonal allergies. Now that many of the trees and flowers are blooming around us, there is a high chance that you or someone you know is living with seasonal allergies. However, you don’t have to let allergies ruin your season! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN, wants to share some ways ...
First off, we just want to thank everyone in our community for doing their part to flatten the curve. We all know these last few weeks have been filled with anxiety and stress, especially with not knowing what is going to happen next. However, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN, wants you to know that we’re here for you! In order to make receiving medical care easier during this time, we are ...
To say people are feeling stressed right now is probably an understatement. Many of us are just trying to get our bearings with everything going on. And while there are definitely things that seem out of our control right now, the one thing we can control is how we react to the stress that is placed on our lives. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN, wants to share some insight into stress and ...
This year in the United States, around 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed. It is the third most common type of cancer among Americans—and also the third most common cause of cancer death. During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants to help you learn more about colorectal cancer, including how to prevent it. Read on as we share some insight ...
During National Nutrition Month this March, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants you to learn exactly what a healthy diet is, as well as what foods you should be incorporating into your diet on a daily basis. What Is the Point of Following a Healthy Diet? Not only does following a healthy diet allow you to maintain a healthy weight, but it can also help you to improve your mood and energy ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 75 million people living in the United States have high blood pressure. This number works out to about one in every three Americans. Are you one of them? In continuing our goal of providing ways to improve your heart health during American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants you to know how important your blood pressure number is to ...
If you think smoking only affects the health of your lungs, think again. Smoking can also damage your heart and blood vessels, which can, then, lead to heart disease. Currently, heart disease is the leading cause of death among people living in the United States. During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants you to know how smoking can affect your heart health, as well as steps you ...
The short answer is—no! The cold weather cannot give you a cold…or any other illness, for that matter. So, what does cause illness this time of year? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants to share some insight about how we catch viruses in the winter, as well as what you can do to prevent them. Can You Catch a Cold From the Cold Weather? Common belief is that you catch ...
It is important that we all do our best to take care of our eyes. While we don’t usually think about our eye health until an injury occurs, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens TN wants you to share some tips about how you can improve your eye health during Eye Care Month this January. Why Is It Important to Take Care of Your Eyes? When you have poor vision or diminished eye ...
No one has a perfect day every day. But if you feel as though you are starting to have more bad days than good, then it might be time to talk to a knowledgeable and experienced physician to see if you might be experiencing the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens TN is here to help you understand the theory behind SAD, as well as ...
