January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. The Glaucoma Research Foundation states that more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma. But while the condition is relatively common, it's also not well known. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants you to know what happens when glaucoma arises, as well as what steps you can take to slow down the progression of the eye disease. What Does Glaucoma Do to Your Optic Nerve? Glaucoma ...
You might be checking your list twice this time of year, but one thing is for sure not on the list—an ear infection! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants you to know how you can treat an ear infection as soon as symptoms arise so that it doesn’t ruin your holiday plans. What Are Some of the Causes of Ear Pain? Ear pain can be from an ear infection, or ...
Are you doing your best to combat the flu? Make sure you are also taking action against strep throat, too! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants you to know how you can identify strep throat symptoms as soon as possible so that you can get back to enjoying the holiday season! Is It a Sore Throat or Strep Throat? A sore throat can be associated with many different medical conditions, like the ...
At some point in your life, the chances are great that you are going to experience a muscle cramp. In fact, research estimates that around 95% of people will experience a muscle cramp at some point. Therefore, since muscle cramps are so common, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants you to know what you can do to both prevent and treat them. Read on as we take a look! Who Is at ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million people living in the United States have diabetes or prediabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you know that some foods are better for you than others. During National Diabetes Month this November, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants to offer some insight into the best—and the worst—food options. Why Are Food Choices Important for People ...
Washing your hands, covering your mouth when you sneeze and being overall cautious about germs are great secondary practices to avoid the flu, but getting a flu shot is the best thing you can do to ensure you stay well this flu season. While even the flu shot will not give you guaranteed immunity from getting sick, there are many benefits to receiving it both for yourself and your entire community. By educating yourself about ...
Did you know that up to 20% of people living in the United States get the flu each year? So the odds are that you or someone you know will be affected. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants to provide you with some insight about the symptoms of the flu, as well as how to overcome the illness. Is the Flu Contagious? Yes! Unfortunately, you can be contagious even before you know ...
Some 84 million Americans have what's known as prediabetes, a medical condition where your blood sugar is too high but not at the level of Type 2 diabetes. While a diagnosis can be scary, it's important to take prediabetes for what it is—a warning sign that you need to make lifestyle changes to positively impact your health. What Is Prediabetes? When your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not ...
Irritable bowel syndrome (also known as IBS) isn't something that many people discuss. However, it is a medical condition that many of us experience. In fact, IBS affects around 25 to 45 million Americans, most of whom are women. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants you to know the warning signs to look for when it comes to IBS, as well as what can be done to prevent symptoms. How Often ...
When it comes to living our life, we hear constantly that it is important to live a healthy lifestyle. However, what does that really mean? And is it really so important? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants to shed some light on the subject. Read on as we offer some perspective on the important of a healthy lifestyle. Why Are Good Habits Important? Well, the long and the short of it is ...
Chances are that you or someone you know have dealt with acne. But just because you have acne doesn't mean it has to stick around! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants to offer some perspective on acne, including its symptoms and how to treat it effectively. What Exactly Is Acne? Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the skin follicles become clogged up with oil and dead skin cells. While ...
If you are one of the many Americans who spend a number of hours a day in front of a computer, then you are probably at risk for computer vision syndrome. Fortunately, by taking proper precautions, you can largely prevent eye strain. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway shares some insight about computer vision syndrome and how to ease the strain. What Happens to Your Eyes When You’re Always ...
Are you worried about suffering from Lyme disease? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway is here to help you take the proper precautions. Is Lyme Disease Curable? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 30,000 cases of Lyme disease reported each year. While the odds of getting Lyme disease from a deer tick bite are still relatively low, Lyme disease does happen. Fortunately, with early detection ...
Summer is a great time to get outside and have some fun. However, it can also be a time where injuries are more common, especially if you're not careful. That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants to share some insight on staying safe this summer. What Can I Do to Stay Safe? Summer brings lots of sun and fun, but it also brings some hazards, too. But you can ...
Men, you take your car in for regular maintenance at the mechanics, so shouldn't you also take your body in for regular checkups at the doctor? Regular checkups are important, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants to share some insight. Why Are Health Screenings So Important? Treatment options have improved over the years when it comes to certain medical conditions. However, the best treatment option for any condition ...
The American Academy of Dermatology states that approximately 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. While many types of cancer occur in older adults, skin cancer can occur in younger adults, as well. Therefore, it is important to do what you can to protect your skin when out in the sun this summer. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway has some tips on how to do just that. What ...
While it is important to make your health a priority, following a healthy lifestyle should be a goal for every member of the family. That’s why, during the month of May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants to show you ways you can make not only your health a priority, but your family’s health overall a priority. How Can You Work Together as a Family to Promote Better Health? There ...
What does stress have to do with it? When it comes to your health, a lot actually. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants you to know how to handle stress to maintain optimal health. Read on as we take a look at the issue. How Does Stress Affect Your Health? When it comes to stress, a number of aspects of your health can be affected, including your quality of sleep, mood and ...
We all want to live a long, healthy life. However, stopping at the local fast-food restaurant is not the way to go. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway knows things can get crazy and your schedule can be thrown off track at a moment’s notice. However, it is still important that you try to eat as healthy as possible no matter how busy your day might be. Why Do I Need to ...
Let’s face it. Not feeling well is no fun, especially when the warmer days are finally arriving in Knoxville! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway wants you to know that we are here for you whenever you fall ill. But one common issue we see is patients who think an antibiotic is the solution to every illness—and that’s just not true. Read on as we take a look at the ...
