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Can Exercise Improve Your Mood?

November 30, 2024

Can exercise improve your mood? Regular aerobic activities like jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, and even dancing have been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Understanding how exercise impacts both your body and mind can empower you to use physical activity as a tool for better mental well-being. Exercise Can Improve Your Mood When you exercise, your body does more than just burn calories—it also enhances brain function. One key way exercise boosts ...

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Cold and Flu Symptoms? Visit Us Before Work with New Hours

November 26, 2024

AFC Urgent Care is changing how Indian Trail residents access healthcare. We’re opening earlier on weekdays—at 7:30 AM Monday through Friday—to make healthcare more convenient for busy schedules. This change is especially important during cold and flu season, when mornings can bring a rush of patients needing care before work or school. Whether you need quick treatment for a lingering cough, flu symptoms, or rapid testing we’re here to help ...

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Is It Safe to Get a Flu Shot During Pregnancy?

November 25, 2024

Pregnant and unsure about the flu shot? Learn why it’s safe and beneficial. Schedule your flu vaccine today at urgent care near you. Yes, it’s safe to get the flu shot while pregnant, and in fact, it’s highly recommended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health organizations encourage pregnant individuals to get the flu vaccine. Pregnancy can make you more susceptible to complications from the flu, so getting ...

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Ringing in Ears and Dizziness: What to Do

November 14, 2024

If you’re feeling a ringing in your ears and dizziness, the causes could range from dehydration to vertigo to Meniere’s disease. Learn more. Pre-Register What Is Tinnitus? A ringing, buzzing, or hissing noise in the ears when no outside sounds are happening is called tinnitus. It’s often a symptom of various conditions but can occur due to exposure to loud noise, earwax accumulation, or age-related hearing loss. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and ...

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Should I Visit the ER or Urgent Care for Food Poisoning?

November 12, 2024

Learn the signs of severe food poisoning, when to visit urgent care or the ER, and how to prevent complications this holiday season. Visit urgent care near you today. The holiday season in Indian Trail, NC, brings festive cheer, from the Winter Fest and Tree Lighting to holiday shopping and neighborhood light displays. However, as families gather to celebrate with large meals, food-borne illnesses can become a concern. Understanding the early signs of severe food ...

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Pain Under My Right Breast: What's Causing It?

November 7, 2024

Experiencing pain under your right breast? Luckily, the Mayo Clinic says this pain is rarely a concern for breast cancer, nor is it closely associated with heart attacks because your heart is mainly on the left side of your chest. Everyone, not just women, can suffer from sharp pain under their right breast. It can be recurrent or pop up and a sign of multiple different concerns, ranging from mild to serious. Learn more about ...

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