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 ...
According to the American Nutrition Association, more than 70 million people living in the United States will experience some type of digestive issue in their lifetime. Basically, that means everyone will experience an upset stomach at some time or another. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens TN wants you to know what could be causing your digestive problems so that you can take action and regain your quality of life. What Causes Stomach Issues ...
