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 ...
