When you went to get your state ID or license you were likely asked if you wanted to become an organ donor. Many people decide not to become an organ donor because they don’t understand what it is, how it works, or how many people they could potentially save. February is home to National Donor Day, and we want to use that opportunity to help educate you about the importance of organ donation! Why ...
It seems that there’s no area of the country left untouched by the growing opioid epidemic. The most commonly abused type of opioid use is found in prescription narcotics. These include: • Oxycodone • Hydrocodone • Fentanyl • Tramadol The rapidly growing number of patients abusing prescription opioids has left physicians in a tight spot. Determining when a patient truly needs the medication and when it’s a sign of addiction in the making. Understanding the Addiction Many ...
From salads to wraps and so much more – romaine lettuce is a delicious and versatile leafy green many people enjoy. In 2018 there was a severe e. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that left people wondering if it was safe to eat. While the FDA performed their investigation, people were told to avoid all romaine for fear of contamination. 43 people in 12 different states were affected by the outbreak, along with 22 people ...
" There’s an old stereotype that only men suffer from heart attacks. Not only is this a false stereotype to believe, but it’s very harmful as well. Many women don’t understand that they’re at risk of a heart attack or they don’t know what the potential symptoms may be. Before a heart attack can be found or treated by a doctor, women need to know what signs could be a warning ...
" Did you know that most people who set new year’s resolutions abandon them by the end of February? Considering the amount of time and energy people put into making those resolutions, it’s sad to realize most of them never meet their goal. The reason for that could be because people aim to change too much about themselves physically, and not enough mentally. Instead of focusing on weight loss or breaking bad habits, follow ...
" It is the holiday season once again & that means a lot of us will be traveling home from the holidays to see our families & friends. Some of you will have to go extremely long distances by plane, train or multiple forms of transportation. Traveling isn’t always the most comfortable experience, you have to deal with lots of people, crammed spaced & a hectic sort of energy. If your hygiene is suffering while traveling this can ...
November is coming to a close & that means the holiday season is officially here! The holiday season is the most beautiful time of the year. Allergies are the last thing that someone wants to be dealing with while they are home for the holidays with loved ones & family members. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook is here to offer you some tips on how to keep your allergies in check this holiday season & hopefully for all ...
" November is coming to a close & that means the holiday season is officially here! The holiday season is the most beautiful time of the year. Allergies are the last thing that someone wants to be dealing with while they are home for the holidays with loved ones & family members. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook is here to offer you some tips on how to keep your allergies in check this holiday season & hopefully for all ...
" Trick or treating is every child’s favorite part about Halloween. They get to show off their scary costumes as well as get free candy while they are trick or treating. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook encourages parents to make sure their kids go out trick or treating! Unfourtunalty Halloween is not the most healthy holiday of the year. On average, Halloween night a child can eat up to 7,000 calories, now that is ...
" October may be spooky, but scary movies & ghost aren’t the only things you have to be scared of this October! September – December is flu season & it is also the season where we see a rise in Urgent Cares for the most traffic. Basically now is the time of the year when we get sick! If you are suffered from a cold at this time of the year have no fear you are not alone ...
