" Break out the lunch boxes and the three-ring binders, back-to-school season is upon us again! Amid the mad dash for backpacks, pencil cases and the rapidly approaching school bus, it’s easy to forget about the health concerns of going back to school. Back-to-school time is also prime time for germs and bugs; an enormous number of children spend most of the day in close contact and touch a lot of shared surfaces (e.g ...
" Everyone’s heard it before. “We were stuck in the ER for hours.” It makes sense; your primary care physician might be booked till next Tuesday, but sudden illnesses and injuries can’t wait that long. So you shuttle your sick or injured loved one to an emergency room and wait. And wait. And … well, you get the picture. Here are some reasons why it might be a better idea to take a quick trip ...
" After a very long and harsh winter, nothing feels better than getting out of your home to enjoy the summer weather. While enjoying your outdoor activities, it is extremely important that you are aware of your surroundings. Those who work outdoors are particularly vulnerable in coming into contact with poison ivy, so it’s best to know how to prevent further spreading of the rash and how you can treat the discomfort. After coming in ...
" While some people are still shoveling snow, many Americans are facing yet another blow from the weather just in time for spring – a sudden explosion of pollen for what’s expected to be a particularly nasty allergy season. March has yet to go out like a lamb, and we at AFC can already tell that this month’s wacky weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers, as our centers are already seeing patients flock in ...
" Today AFC announces its first anniversary expanding access to quality health care for over 9,000 Metro Boston residents. AFC Malden actively engages with local business leaders and supports community groups including: Bread of Life, Housing Families, Malden Youth Soccer and the Malden YMCA. To read more about Malden’s achievements over the past year, check out our full press release here! "
" As temperatures plunge into dangerous territory, hitting unexpected extremes even for February, we at AFC Malden want to remind you that cold weather comes with its own set of dangers. Two of the most common winter dangers that can happen in these dangerous temperatures are frostbite and hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when the body cannot keep itself warm and its internal temperature falls below 95 degrees. Symptoms of hypothermia can include uncontrolled shivering, poor muscle control ...
" February can be a bleak month, filled with gray, dreary days and chilly, blustery nights. While the chill in the air can’t be blamed for bugs going around the office or school, the cold itself can irritate the body, causing minor ailments. Each winter season, doctors here at AFC find more and more patients complaining of some common winter issues, in addition to colds and flu. Topping the list of patient complaints are sore ...
" Back pain is a common complaint and frustration that most people will deal with at some point in their lives. If you have yet to experience any back pain, you should be taking preventive care to help reduce your risk of suffering from back issues in the future. If you are, however, suffering from back pain – you should seek medical attention so your doctor can help diagnose, treat and educate you on proper care for ...
" Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a scary report, outlining the severity of the flu this year. Due to an uptick in deaths attributed to the flu, the CDC declared the flu had reached epidemic status. While that sounds serious, there are still ways for you to ward off the flu and stay healthy this season. The flu is particularly troublesome for children under 5 — and especially under 2 — and for adults ...
" The common cold seems to hit at the most inconvenient of times – right before a big project, exam, or the holidays. Prevention is the key to staying healthy all year long and these easy tips could be just what you need to keep colds, flu and other illnesses at bay. Wash Hands Frequently Frequently washing your hands is one of the best steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid spreading germs to your ...
