Now that the holidays are over and a new year has begun, it’s time to get back on a regular, healthy schedule—and that includes sleep! Sleep Tight A bad mood and a rough start to your day aren’t the only things caused by a poor night’s sleep. Did you know that sleep problems can lead to an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, among other health conditions ...
How many times have you told yourself, “This year is the year I’m going to get healthy!”? We know: A lot. But 2017 IS actually going to be the year that you get your health on the right track, because you will do it with our help. To Good Health First things first, it’s time to get serious about your healthy resolutions. Year after year, many of us make resolutions come the first ...
There are many things to look forward to this December—lights, holiday festivities, family gatherings, ice skating, etc. There are also things that come with the colder months that aren’t as enjoyable, such as sneezing and endless coughing. But with these tips, you don’t have to suffer with a cough during your holiday. Goodbye, Cough At the first sign of a cough, start managing the symptom with these at-home treatments. As in all ...
The last trick-or-treaters have devoured their newfound candy riches, the first Thanksgiving family gatherings are already beginning to come together and Christmas music is being played in every store across America. So with festive meals and family traditions on the horizon, how can you stay healthy? Well, it takes a little bit of extra effort and a lot of perseverance, but it is worth it. Here are three ways to bring good health to the ...
Every winter, millions of Americans are sidelined from their jobs, forced to cancel plans with their friends and left feeling terribly because of one single culprit—the flu virus. So how can you avoid the flu and make sure that you stay productive, healthy and happy? Well, there’s one way that’s been proven over and over again to help prevent the flu—the flu shot. However, it seems that the flu shot is ...
Every day in America, countless accidents happen, injuries occur and people all around the nation are in need of urgent care. When you’re in pain, there shouldn’t be a delay in your care. Unfortunately, this is simply not often the case. Emergency rooms, which were designed for those in life-threatening situations, have become full of patients who don’t have severe emergencies, putting a strain on the physicians who administer care. This is ...
In the age of social media and internet research, you would think that health rumors would be quickly pointed out, attended to and subsequently dispelled, but you would be wrong. In fact, with every new “health” website and online diagnosis center comes a new round of rumors, falsehoods and confusion. At AFC, we want to provide you with the most accurate information available. In that spirit, here are three commonly believed health ideas that are ...
Every year, millions of Americans look forward to September and the coming fall season, but it’s generally accepted that the unofficial fall season begins Labor Day weekend with the kickoff of college football. Now that fall is underway, many youth leagues have either started up already or will be starting up play in the coming days and weeks. The question is: Should your child participate in youth football? While that decision is ultimately up ...
Have you ever had one of those lazy days? You know the days—you sit at home, watch tv and dream of being able to find the motivation to get up off the couch, go outside and accomplish something. Well, workout buddies can help with days like those. You see, everyone has days where they lack the motivation to meet their goals, but there is strength in numbers. Here are three reasons you should have ...
Believe it or not, despite what the temperature outside may tell you, fall is coming, and it is coming swiftly. With the onset of fall comes a changing landscape, both in the culture and in health circles. You see, each season has a distinct set of health advantages and disadvantages. Fall often proves to be a very versatile season in the health world. Here are three ways that fall can benefit your health: 1) Weather ...
