There is tired—and then there is tired. Are you feeling more tired than usual? Is it just normal life, or are you starting to come down with something? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to consider why you might be tired, so that you can find relief and get back to feeling more like yourself on a daily basis! Can My Tiredness Come From Lack of Sleep? Yes! Not getting enough ...
Did you know that November is Healthy Skin Month? That seems like the perfect opportunity to explore some ways you can keep your skin healthy and strong. Read on as our team from AFC Urgent Care Cleveland offers you tips on how to do just that! What Does Your Skin Do? Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your body from ...
Who likes to get a shot? No one. However, vaccines are vital to keep diseases at bay and help us stay as healthy as can be! Think you can put off your flu shot a little bit longer? Think again! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share why you need to get your vaccine sooner rather than later. When Should You Get the Flu Shot? According to the Centers for Disease Control ...
First comes the common cold. Next comes the flu virus? Not exactly! While you may feel like you go from one illness to the next, they’re not related, so you can’t get the flu from a cold. But up to 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with the flu this year. So our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some basics about the flu. How Are You Diagnosed With the ...
The weather is changing and it can only mean one thing—the runny nose and cough is about to begin. However, how do you know if it is a common cold that you are experiencing? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how you can best protect yourself from a common cold, as well as when it is OK to exercise with a common cold and when you should rest. How ...
Do you spend a lot of time in front of the computer screen? Believe it or not, you could be affecting your eyes in a negative way. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some ways you can protect your eyes from all that time in front of a screen—and boost your vision and eye health. What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to the Eyes? Nowadays, many of us seem ...
Inflammation occurs when your body is trying to protect itself from illness, infection and/or injury. However, too much inflammation can be a hazard to your health—and you may be unknowingly causing inflammation through the foods you eat. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the signs to look for when it comes to inflammation, as well as ways to prevent and treat the condition. What Causes ...
Are you dealing with acne? You are not alone! In fact, most Americans deal with acne outbreaks at some point in their lives. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to offer you tips on how you can both prevent acne as well as treat acne with medication, if needed. Read on as we take a look: Can Too Much Stress Cause Acne? In short—yes! Too much stress, particularly when it’s chronic ...
Can you believe we are already midway through July? It seems like summer break just started the other day! But here we are, and another school year is almost upon us. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to go ahead and prepare your children now for the new school year that is right around the corner. How Can I Prepare My Child for Going Back to School? Your children have probably been ...
Summer days were meant to be spent outdoors! However, you shouldn’t have to worry about bug bites. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how to protect yourself this summer while also knowing when to seek medical attention. What Complications Can Come From a Mosquito Bite? When you experience a mosquito bite, the first instinct is to scratch it. However, when you scratch a bite, it can lead to infection ...
