Are Extra Pounds Weighing Down Your Immune System?

January 5, 2018

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5058" src="https://new.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/belly-2354_640-300x200.jpg" alt="measuring tape" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/belly-2354_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/belly-2354_640.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px">It probably comes as no surprise that losing weight and getting healthy is high on the list when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. And like so many promises we make to ourselves, it’s usually easier said than done. At American Family Care, we see the effects of obesity every day. High blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes are all commonly known side effects of obesity. But what might surprise you is the ...

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Common Flu Myths & Why They Are So Dangerous

December 18, 2017

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5039" src="https://new.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/flu-1-225x300.jpg" alt="flu" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/flu-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/flu-1.jpg 599w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px">The much-dreaded flu season is here, which means it’s time to protect yourself against the virus and common myths that surround it. Every year these misconceptions surface and spread, well, like a virus. Flu myths such as these are equally as harmful as they are false, so don’t let misinformation about the flu and the preventative vaccine blind you from the truth! Instead, turn to the physicians you trust at American Family Care ...

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5 Tips for Staying Healthy During Winter Sports

December 18, 2017

" Winter sports are fun but not always the safest activities. If you imagine yourself careening down a hill towards another skier or skating on the rink and then getting nailed by a hockey puck – well, you can probably see how and why plenty of cold-weather athletes wind up seeing a doctor unexpectedly. And you don’t have to imagine. Statistics make it clear how dangerous winter sports can be. According to the U.S. Consumer ...

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How to Prepare for Inclement Weather

December 7, 2017

" A storm is brewing. Are you ready? Even if you’re reading this when the skies are sunny and blue, chances are, sooner or later, you’re going to be confronted with inclement weather. Maybe you live in a part of the country that’s visited by hurricanes or tornadoes. Perhaps you live in a snowbelt. If you’re in the West, maybe wildfires, earthquakes or dust storms are your concern. Whatever your variety of ...

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How to Prepare for Inclement Weather

December 7, 2017

" A storm is brewing. Are you ready? Even if you’re reading this when the skies are sunny and blue, chances are, sooner or later, you’re going to be confronted with inclement weather. Maybe you live in a part of the country that’s visited by hurricanes or tornadoes. Perhaps you live in a snowbelt. If you’re in the West, maybe wildfires, earthquakes or dust storms are your concern. Whatever your variety of ...

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How to Prepare for Inclement Weather

November 28, 2017

" A storm is brewing. Are you ready? Even if you’re reading this when the skies are sunny and blue, chances are, sooner or later, you’re going to be confronted with inclement weather. Maybe you live in a part of the country that’s visited by hurricanes or tornadoes. Perhaps you live in a snowbelt. If you’re in the West, maybe wildfires, earthquakes or dust storms are your concern. Whatever your variety of ...

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Grow a ‘Mo and Save a Bro This “Movember”

November 15, 2017

" If you visit AFC Urgent Care this November, you might notice some of our male associates rocking a different look. In fact, you might begin noticing men around your town developing a sudden fondness for facial hair — particularly the moustache. It’s no coincidence that men are suddenly sporting an upper lip with zip this November. That’s because there’s a global movement to recognize November as “Movember,” and it’s all for a ...

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Grow a ‘Mo and Save a Bro This “Movember”

November 15, 2017

" If you visit AFC Urgent Care this November, you might notice some of our male associates rocking a different look. In fact, you might begin noticing men around your town developing a sudden fondness for facial hair — particularly the moustache. It’s no coincidence that men are suddenly sporting an upper lip with zip this November. That’s because there’s a global movement to recognize November as “Movember,” and it’s all for a ...

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National Diabetes Month

November 12, 2017

" November is National Diabetes Month, an event designed to bring attention to diabetes and the impact this disease has every day on millions of Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association®, Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2015, 30.3 million Americans suffered from diabetes, and approximately 1.5 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in America alone. While there is no cure for diabetes yet, there ...

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Winter Is Coming…And So Is Flu Season

November 7, 2017

" The colder months are nearly here, which means it’s time to prepare yourself to fight against the flu. Catching the flu is quite a taxing ordeal, almost always resulting in having to call out sick from work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has done studies that show there is a notable spike in illness-related work absences each year during flu season. Get Your Flu Shot Failing to get your flu shot is setting yourself ...

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