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Allergy Alternative? A Little Exercise RX

May 8, 2018

When you have that miserable, stuffy, sneezy, stopped-up feeling from allergies, all you really feel like doing is climbing into bed or relaxing on the couch and taking whatever your doctor has prescribed. Probably the last thing on your mind is exercising! How can you run when you can’t breathe? How do you stretch when you’re sneezing all the time? The experts at American Family Care say a mix of the traditional and ...

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March is National Nutrition Month

March 22, 2018

March is National Nutrition Month! The focus of this campaign is to bring attention to the importance of making healthy choices and developing wide-ranging and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is, “Go Further with Food.” As mentioned by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “whether it’s starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic event, the foods you choose can make a real difference. Preparing your ...

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Prevent Injuries This Spring Sports Season

March 16, 2018

March means we’re in the season of birds chirping, flowers blossoming, and spring sports beginning!   Whether you’re cheering on your student-athlete from the bleachers, or if you’re participating in an adult sports league, injuries can occur. As a parent or an athlete, it’s important to be aware of injuries that can take you off the field and out of the game. Some injuries we’ve seen at our urgent care center ...

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Why Your Strep Throat Keeps Coming Back

March 15, 2018

Have you ever had that scratchy, itchy feeling at the back of your throat? The one that starts in the back of your throat then suddenly turns into a painful burning sensation. Some people mention that it feels like trying to swallow broken glass. Now that’s a pretty vivid description of the common sore throat but if you have ever had one that bad then you’re most likely to not forget it. Usually ...

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Where Do Germs Live At Your Workplace?

March 15, 2018

With this year’s overwhelming flu activity reaching every corner of the nation, it’s important to remain educated on the potential hot spots and preventative measures to avoid flu-related germs. Doctor’s offices, school classrooms, the gym, and even your workplace are among the top culprits for contracting seasonal influenza. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American adult spends more hours during the week at their place of work ...

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Is Lack of Sleep Making You Sick?

March 15, 2018

Doctors recommend adults receive seven to nine hours of sleep per night. However, according to HuffPost, more than a third of Americans regularly do not sleep enough. That means that roughly 83.6 million adults in the U.S. alone are sleep deprived. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 34.8 percent of American adults get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Worse yet, 11.8 percent ...

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The Lifecycle of the Flu

February 15, 2018

Influenza’s original Italian name, influenza di freddo, means “influence of the cold.” This year’s flu season is spreading quickly getting people’s attention. The 2017–2018 flu season epidemic is expected to kill more than 50,000 people 1 year or older, many of whom appeared healthy “just a few days” before they died. Being armed with knowledge and facts about the flu could mean the difference between life and death — and that ...

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Think You Have the Flu?

January 10, 2018

It’s the New Year and you’re not feeling so well. You have a cough, runny nose, body aches and a high fever. It sounds like you may have the flu! At the beginning of the current flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months should receive the injectable flu vaccine. In previous blog posts, AFC Urgent Care addressed basic flu prevention guidelines ...

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Sports Injuries Treatment

October 25, 2017

We are in the season of apple picking, pumpkin spiced lattes and fall sport practices beginning! Whether you are cheering for your kid’s sport team or participating in an adult sports league, injuries can occur. It is important to be preventative and aware of these injuries when out on the field. At AFC Urgent Care, our board certified providers and experienced medical staff can diagnose sport injuries for both children and adults. Below are ...

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6 Flu Symptoms to Look Out For

September 25, 2017

Getting your annual flu shot is one of the best ways to avoid getting the dreaded flu, but sometimes, exposing yourself to sick people can leave you feeling downright miserable. A runny nose and a consistent cough will lead you seeking medical care. Here are some common flu-like symptoms to look out for include: Fever: Fevers are common with colds, but when you have the flu, your temperature may rise to between 100ﹾF and 102ﹾF ...

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