" Urgent care centers have become a great alternative to traditional treatment at a hospital, but they’re not just for immediate treatment anymore! AFC Urgent care center can complete lab testing you need to be done. We are able to complete the same tests as a hospital, but they’re able to do so in less time at a lower price. Why Do You Need Lab Testing? Many people question why lab testing is so ...
" Taking time off from your daily responsibilities is stressful to think about. How will your work manage without you? What about household chores stacking up? The list goes on and on. Because of that stress, many American’s don’t take a summer vacation or any holiday for that matter. Other countries offer a certain number of mandatory days off. Unlike those countries, American’s aren’t given a certain amount of days off per ...
" Summer is a time when many people begin making healthier choices. There’s something about the sunshine and warm weather that helps create healthy habits. While those summer habits are great, they don’t have to stop just because the weather cools down! Start incorporating these healthy habits this summer and then continue them all year round. Shopping in Season A common excuse for not eating healthy is the cost. While healthy foods can be ...
" Independence Day is right around the corner, which means now’s the time to start making your plans! Fireworks, cookouts, and time with family is the traditional celebration from one coast to another. While the 4th should be a time filled with fun and laughter, it all too often becomes a time filled with danger and injury. Use these tips to help keep your family safe this 4th. Leave it to the Professionals Firework displays ...
" Summer is just around the corner, which means your child may likely need an updated sport or camp physical before participating in any recreational activities. Even if your child completed a physical in the prior year, they may likely need an updated exam. However, parents may not understand that sport and camp physicals also provide a valuable healthcare service for their children. Many of these exams help children determine if they are healthy to participate ...
" Spring is finally here and after a long winter! Spring may be, but unfortunately, this means allergy season is back! If you suffer from allergies, then you know this time of the year can be challenging. Things such as taking a walk, going outside or even going to work can turn into a hassle. AFC Urgent Care Lynhurst is here to give you some pointers on beating allergies in the workplace this year! Why Allergies ...
" As summer draws closer, many start to wonder about a current workout plan and what improvements could be made. In a lot of cases, little to no exercise is occurring, and starting can seem very daunting. That’s truer for adults at any age who suffer from joint pain. Healthy habits are hard to make when pains and aches are a constant strain on daily life. The added effort and energy needed to exercise sounds ...
" In a world filled with technology, deadlines, and never-ending schedules, finding the time to create a proper sleeping schedule seems impossible. While it’s easy to push sleep down on your list of priorities, your health could be paying the price. A lack of sleep has been linked to weight gain, headaches, falling asleep while driving, and many other serious health risks. March is home to national sleep awareness week, so we figured it would ...
" You’ve likely come in contact with an anti-vaxxer or two by now. If you haven’t, you’ve undoubtedly read the controversy surrounding the movement online. Anti-vaxxers are a group of people that refuse to vaccinate their children because they claim the vaccines themselves are not safe. From claims that they’re no longer needed to argue that they cause autism, there seems to be a never-ending stream of false claims in the anti-vaxxer ...
" Heart disease kills roughly 610,000 people in the United States annually, which amount to 1 in every 4 deaths, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics. Risk factors including high blood cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension are major risks that can lead to the development of heart disease down the line. It is important for patients to understand that decisions including lifestyle choices, diet, exercise, and limited drug use can help reduce ...
