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 ...
While we all know the importance of keeping our distance and staying home, we also know that there are times that we still might need medical care—even in the midst of social distancing. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know that we are here for you! As an added layer of protection, our urgent care center is now offering AFC TeleCare services so that our team can provide the necessary ...
To say life is a little crazy right now is an understatement. 2020 has definitely been a year with challenges, and it is only April. However, with everything that is going on today, it is important that we don’t overlook the importance of taking care of ourselves, which includes practicing self-care. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some ways you can start practicing self-care, as well as how self-care can ...
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month is recognized in March. With the start of spring sports, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how you can help your child prevent a traumatic brain injury while on the field this spring, as well as steps you can take to reduce your risk of traumatic brain injuries in other ways. What Sports Are Most Likely to Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury? According to ...
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. While asthma can occur in both children and adults, the medical condition tends to occur more in children and is more common in boys than in girls. Are you worried your child might have asthma? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the signs to look for when it comes to asthma in children, as ...
High blood pressure is a common problem among Americans. In fact, there are more than 75 million people with high blood pressure living in the United States. Are you one of them? During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the important role your blood pressure plays in your heart health—and how sleep impacts your blood pressure. How Does High Blood Pressure Increase Heart Disease ...
Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States among both men and women. During American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the importance of heart health, as well as the specific way that smoking damages your heart. Read on as we share some insight. Could I Be Hurting My Heart Health? The simple answer is: probably. Most of us have at ...
When the winter arrives, the days are shorter and the amount of sunlight we’re exposed to decreases. This can often be a bummer for our moods—and sometimes, for our health. When we are exposed to less sunlight, we don’t get as much vitamin D, a vitamin that’s essential to our overall health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some insight about why this vitamin is important, as ...
No one wants to deal with the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS. However, IBS is a common digestive problem that affects millions of Americans. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know what foods could be triggering your IBS, as well as how you can combat bloating ASAP! Read on as we offer some insight on the topic. What Are the First Signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Every ...
