The short answer is yes. Every person is at risk of developing diabetes—the disease doesn't discriminate based on age, gender, race or any other factor. How much do you know about this common condition? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some details: What Does Diabetes Do? When you have diabetes, the body has too much blood glucose in it. This can be caused by more than one factor ...
Of course you are going to want to spend your days out in the sun this summer. However, if you don’t take certain precautions, your time in the sun can lead to an increased risk of dehydration and sunburn. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some tips to share about staying safe in the summer heat. What Is the First Sign of ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year. Tick sightings are especially common during the summer months, when we spend more time outdoors. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer you tips on how you should handle a tick bite and other bug bites should one occur this summer. What Happens After a Tick Bites? Once you realize ...
June is Men's Health Month, so there's no better time to examine your health habits. Have you been meaning to get more physical activity into your normal routine? Now's the time to start! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some some tips on how to begin. Why Is Physical Activity Important? If we were making a list, this would be a long one! Physical activity benefits your entire health ...
Accidents happen every day. As a result, injuries occur. While some injuries call for medical care, others can be treated at home. But how do you know which injury can be treated at home and which one needs medical care? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has the answer! Does My Injury Need Medical Attention? While there are times that an injury can be treated at home with rest and ice, there are ...
While your goal is to have a fun, carefree summer, you also want to make sure you are taking action against skin cancer. Approximately one in every five people living in the United States will receive a skin cancer diagnosis by age 70, which makes it the most common cancer in the United States. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of skin cancer—now and in the future. Our team ...
We all want to do what we can to live a healthier life. However, why should we go at it alone? During Family Wellness Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to consider not just improving your personal health habits, but the health habits of your family as a whole! Why Does My Family Need to Be Healthy? While this might sound like a silly question, it is important ...
Stress happens to us all. Whether it is brought on by your job, school work or family and friends, stress is just a part of life. But while some stress is normal, too much can be dangerous to your health, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to help you conquer your stress once and for all. How Does Sleep Affect My Stress? Quality of sleep can impact your ...
It is extremely easy to get to a point where you become complacent with your eating habits. Whether it is grabbing fast food on the way home from work or visiting your local coffee shop every morning for a high-calorie coffee beverage, it can be easy to fall into poor eating habits. However, those poor eating habits can definitely take a toll on your overall health. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City ...
When we start to not feel well, it’s fairly common to jump to the assumption that we need an antibiotic. However, this is not always the case, especially if your infection is viral rather than bacterial. But why aren’t antibiotics always effective treatment? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City takes a look at the issue: What Is a Bacterial Infection? Put simply, a bacterial infection is an infection caused by a ...
