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Stress affects many people. From studying for a test, to budgeting a paycheck, to the day-to-day commotion, stress can manifest itself in various ways. While stress may be common, it can have an undeniable impact on your physical and mental health. Though there are some gaps in the research, there is evidence to suggest that stress can make you sick. This blog will explore some of the ways you can manage stress and the most ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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To better ourselves in the next year is a common New Year's goal. Real fitness and health is a journey, not a destination, and it's easy to become caught up in the buzz of fad diets and fast remedies. Following are some things that can assist you in reaching your goals: Make sure your first step is to create a list of achievable objectives. Make sure your objectives are concrete, quantifiable, and doable ...

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Inflammation of the conjunctiva (the transparent layer covering the eye's white area and the eyelid's inner side) causes pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis. It's a widespread eye illness that may be brought on by several different things, such as bacterial or viral infections, allergies, or irritants, and can affect individuals of any age. There are several potential triggers for pink eye, but viruses and bacteria are at the top of the ...

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While influenza (the flu) can spread year-round, December marks a spike in many cases of flu across our communities. Flu infections often lead to uncomfortable symptoms that can disrupt your daily routine and keep you from doing important tasks. So, once you’ve been diagnosed with the flu once, are you safe from the illness for the rest of the year? Unfortunately, no, influenza can affect you more than once throughout the year as strains ...

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As the seasons change and the temperatures start to dip, you may notice that you generally seem to get sick more often. So why does our overall health seem to decline when the weather changes? Well, weather plays a significant role in our overall well-being, influencing everything from our physical health to our mental health. In the winter, the cold can affect our health by making us more susceptible to various illnesses. This blog will ...

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This Thanksgiving, prioritize your family’s health and wellness. Read about some tips to stay healthy and active throughout the day, and visit AFC Urgent Care Hillsdale for comprehensive urgent care services. Take advantage of the wellness services that our walk-in clinic provides, and bring your whole family to receive a flu shot before the holidays. Continue reading for 3 tips to have a healthy Thanksgiving this year. Wash Your Hands Throughout the Day As ...

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Hepatitis B is one type of hepatitis that causes an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is a potentially severe virus that can cause liver failure, cancer and cirrhosis. According to the CDC, there are approximately 21,000 new cases of hepatitis B infection a year, which are majorly diagnosed in unvaccinated adults. So, who needs a Hep-B vaccine and when is the right time to get it? Continue reading to learn more about hepatitis, and ...

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October is an enjoyable time for families. You may be jumping in leaf piles, planning Halloween costumes, and watching spooky movies. With all of October’s fun-filled activities, you may find yourself spending more time in the kitchen, cooking holiday treats. This is an ideal time to become more informed about the importance of food safety. Everyone is at risk from food poisoning– whether you’re cooking at home or eating out at a restaurant ...

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Winter is coming… which means some of us might be expecting an annual cold. Oftentimes, people attribute their symptoms to be the common cold, without truly knowing what illness they could be dealing with. It's important to learn the differences between winter illnesses so you can get the proper treatment. Influenza affects millions of individuals each year, and can sometimes lead to serious complications, like lung infection pneumonia. Influenza and colds are two contagious ...

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