Gov. Bill Lee lifted the state’s stay-at-home order at the beginning of May. Businesses began to reopen, and “normal” life began to resume. But while the numbers of COVID-19 cases have leveled off some in recent weeks in most of Tennessee, it’s still important to be taking precautions to protect yourself and your family. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to share some insight. What’s My Risk ...
The answer to that question is yes. But why? The sun is shining more often these days in east Tennessee and the temperatures are rising steadily into the 90s. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to offer some insight into the effects of the sun and how to protect your skin. Is the Sun Really That Dangerous? The sun emits ultraviolet rays with two types—ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that around 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year. Are you at risk to be one of them? During American Stroke Awareness Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to share some information about your risk when it comes to a stroke, as well as steps you can take to help prevent a stroke. Am I at Risk for a Stroke? The ...
Have you been spending most of your time indoors due to staying at home and social distancing? While both have been important to help us flatten the curve, it is still vital that we are getting outside for a breath of fresh air and vitamin D—even if it is in our own backyard! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants you to know the importance of getting vitamin D on a daily basis ...
You might have heard the phrase, The eyes are the windows to your soul. Your eyes play such an important role, not only allowing you to see the world around you but also providing clues about your overall health and wellness. We should all do what we can to protect our eye health, particularly as we age. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to share some insight into eye health ...
With all the things on your to-do list, you may not be putting yourself and your needs on it at all. But not investing valuable time in protecting your physical and mental health can be dangerous for your health in the long run. Self-care, or the act of taking care of yourself, is an important part of protecting your overall health. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville shares some insight. Why ...
If you aren't getting enough sleep on a regular basis, you aren't alone! In fact, one in three American adults report not getting enough sleep on a regular basis—and around 70% of adults have trouble sleeping at least one night a month. Not getting enough sleep can place you at an increased risk of many serious health conditions, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to share some ...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans, causing one in four deaths. It doesn’t discriminate either, affecting both men and women. During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to share some tips on taking better care of your heart health! Why Is Heart Health Important? Your heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the organs in your body. If it ...
During the winter season, you just never know what kind of weather we are going to get in the Knoxville area. However, one thing is a given in an east Tennessee winter—there will be less hours of daylight and a good number of gray, gloomy days! That means less exposure to the sunlight that provides us with a natural source of vitamin D. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get the vitamin ...
Who wants to be stuck at home with pneumonia? No one. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 250,000 people have to seek care in a hospital due to pneumonia each year. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville doesn't want you to be one of them, which is why we want you to learn the ways you can try to prevent pneumonia this year, as well as ...
