Ever since you were young, you’ve been told you need to eat your veggies. But why? And how many do you really need? Because eating fruits and vegetables is such an important part of a healthy diet, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson is here to break down the answers to these questions and more. Read on for more! Why Are Vegetables Important? Let’s talk about both fruits and vegetables, actually. These ...
Getting a sunburn is never a fun experience, but unfortunately for many of us, it is something that is synonymous with summer. Sunburns are uncomfortable in the moment, but they can also cause long-term health complications such as skin cancer, which is why we always recommend preventing them as much as possible instead of focusing on treatment. That being said, if you do accidentally get a sunburn, your AFC Urgent Care Hixson team is here ...
While poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are common plants in wooded areas, there are many people who have never come into contact with them or are not sure if an itchy rash is due to a poisonous plant. Furthermore, you may know people who have had severe reactions to coming into contact with poison ivy despite your own reactions being mild. Today, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson will examine whether or ...
We’ve heard a lot about COVID-19 since the moment it first hit the news back in late February or early March. But do we really have a good understanding of what the condition is and how to prevent it? While there’s still a lot we don’t know about COVID-19, there’s also a lot we do know. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson is taking a few minutes today to share ...
While only your doctor can verify for you whether you have high blood pressure, what we can tell you is that it’s incredibly common. In fact, more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. Not quite sure what high blood pressure even is? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to take a few minutes to talk through the basics about blood pressure and how to keep yours within normal levels. What ...
To say 2020 has been a rough year is probably an understatement for many of us. This year has certainly thrown us some curveballs, which has placed a huge amount of stress on our lives. However, it is important for us to remember not to focus on the things we cannot control, but on the things that we can control in life! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to know the importance ...
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. With May recognized as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, our team at AFC Urgent Hixson thought now would be a good time to remind you how to take better care of your skin, as well as how to protect it when in the sun. Why Do I Need to Take Care of My ...
Right now, we are all working hard to flatten the curve. However, just because we are needing to stay at home doesn’t mean that we won’t be in need of healthcare services. Everyday illnesses and injuries can crop up at any time. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson continues to put the safety of our patients first, which is why we are now offering AFC TeleCare services in order to help bring ...
We have been waiting for this weather for so long! Now, it is finally starting to arrive—the spring weather, which includes warmer, sunnier days. However, with the warm weather also comes seasonal allergies, even when you’re spending time indoors most of the time. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to know how you can prevent seasonal allergy symptoms this spring, as well as treatment options available if you are affected ...
In so many cases, we think only of our physical health when it comes to our health. But our mental health is every bit as important. Millions of Americans experience some type of mental health condition, making it an important facet of our health to pay close attention to. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to shed some light on the topic. Why Is Mental Health Important? Our mental health includes a number ...
