For as long as we can remember, people have longed for an easy way to shed those pesky pounds. Some people say claim that taking probiotics can help you lose weight, but is that really true? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland provides some helpful information on this growing trend. What Are Probiotics? In a nutshell, probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you and especially good for ...
Kudos to you for recognizing that you should get a flu shot! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly everyone age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu each year. While that’s important every year, it’s even more important than normal this year, when there’s potential for the flu season and COVID-19 pandemic to overlap. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland shares some ...
With the threat of COVID-19 still looming large, American households are doing more cleaning and disinfecting than ever before. Some of us may be looking at warning labels with concern. We want to kill germs, but we want to keep ourselves, our families and our pets safe. That’s especially true when our families have allergies or chemical sensitivities. What are most effective disinfecting products out there? How can we use them safely? The team ...
There's no doubt about it: School is going to look different this year. But it's also quickly approaching! Your kids will be more likely to find success during the 2020–2021 school year if you take steps to set them up appropriately now. Part of that is in approaching the school year with a positive mindset. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland shares some insight. What Can I Do ...
If you suspect that you have a pet allergy but you have pets in the home, do not despair! While pet allergies can be difficult to deal with, they can also be treated effectively so you can ensure that you and your pets can live in comfort and harmony in spite of your allergies. Understanding how allergies are detected and what you can do about them is a big part in achieving this comfort, which ...
Enjoying a warm day outdoors is a great way to make the most of summer weather, but it is important to practice safety as you do so. When it is excessively warm outside, especially if you are doing a strenuous activity, the risk of suffering from heat exhaustion is high. Understanding what heat exhaustion is and what to do if you see someone suffering from heat exhaustion can help your family stay safe all summer ...
For the last several months, COVID-19 has been all over the news. Everywhere we turned, we heard something about it. But with as much coverage as the virus has gotten, do you really have a good understanding of what it is and how you can protect your family? Probably not, if you’re like most Americans. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to take a few minutes to share some ...
The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. In total, skin cancers affect more than 3 million Americans each year. With skin cancer the most common type of cancer, what can you do to protect your skin? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland would like to share some tips. What Does the Sun Do to Skin? Well, in short, it’s ...
Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 54 million Americans are living with arthritis. During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some insight about this common medical condition. Let’s take a deeper dive into the topic. Am I at Risk for Arthritis? Anyone at any age can experience arthritis, which means “inflammation of the joints.” But certain factors can place you ...
The days are warming up and the sun is shining more often—spring has sprung, and we’re heading quickly toward summer! Have you ever considered the important role the sun plays in helping us get vitamin D? Or just how important vitamin D is for our health? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is taking a few minutes today to shed some light on the topic. Why Is Vitamin D So Important? There ...
