Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee when it gets cold out? Healthy, warm drinks can be a great way to boost your energy and make you feel comforted. If you are under the weather, the warmth of the liquid can loosen mucus and soothe sore throats. It’s a sneaky way to stay hydrated too! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga discusses some great warm beverage options for ...
With food apps like DoorDash and UberEats becoming more and more popular, choosing your ingredients and learning to make a home-cooked meal is becoming less and less popular. If you’re looking to become healthier, though, cooking your own meals on a more frequent basis will help if you are intentional in choosing the right ingredients. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga explains why. How Is Cooking a Healthier Option Than ...
Yes, they do! Wearing a mask in public is essential in slowing the spread of COVID-19, particularly until an effective vaccine can be distributed. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga explains why below. What Do Masks Do? Masks limit the amount of respiratory droplets in the air and protect the wearer’s nose and mouth from contact with other droplets, splashes and sprays that may contain germs. The World Health Organization and the CDC ...
Who says drinking water and staying hydrated has to be boring? Granted, making sure your body is getting enough water takes a little more mindfulness than you might be used to, but there are lots of great fruits and sparkling waters that can make staying hydrated a little more fun. Don’t believe us? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga proves it below. How Much Water Is Enough? Most experts and scientists alike recommend ...
No wonder there are so many toothpaste and gum commercials because having bad breath can be such an embarrassing feeling! Although gums and toothpastes are usually pretty good temporary solutions to bad breath, they don’t address the root of the problem. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga is here to help you find out why your breath smells. Why Does My Breath Smell? Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes ...
Right now, wearing glasses can be the worst. With all of us having to constantly wear face masks, dealing with fog on our glasses is simply (and unfortunately) our new normal. Switching to contact lenses would eliminate that pesky problem, but are they safe to wear for your eyes? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga provides some helpful information on eye health. Why Should I Choose Contacts Over Glasses? One of ...
There’s no doubt about it: 2020 has been weird. Many of us have been affected by major changes such as the loss of a job this year, but even those who have not experienced job loss have experienced disruption. If you’ve been working from home, you may find your work/life boundaries slipping, making burnout more likely. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga offers some insight about the topic ...
Yes! The answer is absolutely yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly everyone age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu each year. That’s an important way to protect your health in any year, but it’s especially important this year. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga gives you the scoop. Does a Flu Shot Really Help? There is no foolproof way to avoid ...
Did you know? As many of as half of us have had a headache this year. In fact, headaches are so common we often don’t think much of them. But just because headaches are common doesn’t mean we should suffer in silence. Whether headaches are caused by tension, migraine or other factors, healthcare providers can suggest ways to treat them effectively. If you struggle with frequent headaches, our team at AFC Urgent Care ...
OK, we’re more than halfway through the year, so it’s a good time to check in. If you set health goals in January, where do things stand in August? If you haven’t made the improvements you were looking for, you still have time! Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga offer some tips on how to do just that. Why Is It Important to Have Healthy Habits? It’s pretty simple ...
