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 ...
While adding a new dog or cat to your family is an extremely exciting time, if you are an allergy sufferer, it might be a conflicted time for you as well. If you have been having allergy symptoms since bringing your pet home, it might point to the fact that you have a pet allergy—but there may be a different scenario, such as being allergic to something your pup picked up on a walk ...
When the heat and humidity is high, it can seem like the stream of mosquitoes trying to attack you and your kiddos is endless—but that does not have to put a damper on your summer fun! With the right mosquito prevention strategies, families can enjoy their time outdoors without worrying about being plagued with itchy bites for days afterward. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga offers some insight on the ...
While the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States and Tennessee specifically has leveled off some, the threat isn’t completely gone. It’s still important to take steps to protect yourself from the virus. If you wonder how you can protect yourself, you aren’t alone! It’s a common question, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to shed some light on the topic. Who’s at Risk ...
The temps in Chattanooga have been fluctuating a lot lately, but it seems likely that hot weather will be here soon and stick around for a while. Before you head outside to soak up the sun, you’ll want to take steps to properly protect your skin. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to offer a refresher on how you can practice sun safety. Read on for a few key ...
With May being American Stroke Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some information about the main causes of stroke, as well as steps you can take to prevent a stroke from happening. Who Is at Risk for a Stroke? There are two main types of stroke. You can either have a stroke caused by a loss of blood supply (ischemia) in the brain, or you can have bleeding (hemorrhage ...
