Water, huh? It’s not the most exciting sounding drink as we’d probably all prefer an ice-cold Coke instead, but putting down the caffeine and picking up your water bottle does wonders for your health. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City provides some more helpful info on water and its importance. What Does Water Do for My Body? Did you know that the majority of our bodies are made ...
If you’re feeling stressed these days, you aren’t alone. While stress is a common part of life at all times, it’s become even more common these last few months. With many of us working at home and our children sometimes learning at home, too, stress is a real problem. Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City offer some tips on how to manage it effectively. Am I at Risk of ...
If you’ve paid attention to the news recently, you’ve probably read or heard that getting a flu shot is even more important than normal this year. But you may wonder why that is. It’s because this year, there will be an unprecedented event—the annual flu season, which starts in November and goes through March or April, will coincide with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That could lead to a greater number of ...
Did you know? Heart disease is the biggest killer in the U.S. That’s true for men and women alike. However, you can do a lot to change your risk for heart disease. Two of the biggest risk factors are high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Eating heart-healthy foods can lower both cholesterol and blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some suggestions how to make heart-healthy eating tasty, too ...
If you set some health resolutions earlier this year and then fell off the wagon once the quarantine began, you aren’t alone! While we may have had more time at home, we had other things to think about than getting healthy. But the good news is: There’s still plenty of time left in 2020 to take steps toward better health. Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City offer some tips to ...
Research about the dangers of the sun’s rays has taken off in recent years, so we are learning far more about the sun’s effects than we used to know—and part of what we have learned is just how dangerous sunburns are to your skin’s health. The good news is that sunburns are entirely preventable, but if you do get one, there are ways you can find relief and be more comfortable ...
When the temperatures rise and the days get longer, it is normal to want to get outside as much as possible with your family. While we often think about sun safety as a crucial component to enjoying the outdoors, it is vital that you are also practicing heat safety as well. While getting too hot can simply be uncomfortable, it can progress into a life-threatening condition if fast action is not taken. Read on as ...
It’s a reality—all the news and information we’ve heard about COVID-19 since early March has been alarming. For a while, it seemed like the virus numbers just kept climbing at a crazy rate. While the numbers have leveled out some in recent weeks, you still want to do everything you can to protect yourself and those you love. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is taking a ...
Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? If so, you aren’t alone! More than 102 million Americans age 20 and older have been diagnosed with elevated cholesterol. For many of us, though, cholesterol and high cholesterol remain somewhat of a mystery. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to take some time today to talk through the basics, including steps you can take to maintain normal cholesterol levels. What ...
The American Heart Association states that around 100 million people living in the United States have high blood pressure. Beyond that number, though, approximately 11 million Americans have elevated blood pressure, but don’t know it, which is why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. During National High Blood Pressure Education Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know your ...
