How to Keep Your Thanksgiving Cold and Flu-Free

November 23, 2016

" Keep Your Friends and Family Healthy This Holiday Season This Thanksgiving, pass the turkey, not the flu! Illnesses, such as the flu, can be transferred through sneezing, coughing or surface contamination. According to the CDC, germs can live approximately two hours on surfaces such as door knobs or kitchen counters. With a few preventative steps, your friends and family will be able relax and focus on the fun and food, rather than worrying about sore ...

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Fall Into Health With AFC Urgent Care

September 19, 2016

" Summer might be fun, and spring is lovely, but the best season has got to be fall. The changing leaves, the brisk winds, and the warm fires bring everyone closer, and the leisure activities can’t be beaten. Over a third of Americans list fall as their favorite season, blowing all of the other seasons out of the water. However, fall requires a change of habits to stay healthy, especially as the days grow shorter ...

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Keeping Your Child Active and Healthy During the School Year

September 12, 2016

" For many kids, the summer is a three-month-long outdoor adventure, and they celebrate the warm weather and free time by riding bikes, hiking and playing sports. But as the school year begins, it can become harder for families to carve out the time to be active and stay healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids are getting less physical activity and more junk food than ever, which can lead to a ...

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Keeping Your Child Active and Healthy During the School Year

September 12, 2016

" For many kids, the summer is a three-month-long outdoor adventure, and they celebrate the warm weather and free time by riding bikes, hiking and playing sports. But as the school year begins, it can become harder for families to carve out the time to be active and stay healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids are getting less physical activity and more junk food than ever, which can lead to a ...

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September Is Healthy Aging Month

September 7, 2016

" September is Healthy Aging Month, and AFC Urgent Care is dedicated to helping our patients maintain healthy and happy lives as they age. As you age, your health care needs become more unique. Situations might arise that are scarier as a senior adult than they would have been if you were 20 years younger. At AFC Urgent Care, we understand the special nature of senior adult health concerns, and we are equipped to provide a ...

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September Is Healthy Aging Month

September 7, 2016

" September is Healthy Aging Month, and AFC Urgent Care is dedicated to helping our patients maintain healthy and happy lives as they age. As you age, your health care needs become more unique. Situations might arise that are scarier as a senior adult than they would have been if you were 20 years younger. At AFC Urgent Care, we understand the special nature of senior adult health concerns, and we are equipped to provide a ...

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Brain Food: Do Certain Foods Actually Help Your Child Do Better in School?

August 31, 2016

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4721" src="https://new.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/family-eating-at-the-table-619142_1280-300x199.jpg" alt="family-eating-at-the-table-619142_1280" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/family-eating-at-the-table-619142_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/family-eating-at-the-table-619142_1280-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/family-eating-at-the-table-619142_1280-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/family-eating-at-the-table-619142_1280.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px">As a parent, you want your child to do well in school. The best way to ensure their success is to give them the tools and the fuel they need to do well, both in the classroom and in life. We’ve got you covered there, with our blog last week on back-to-school health kits, and now we’ve got more information for you! The team at <b>AFC Urgent Care</b> has put together a list ...

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Make Your Own Back-to-School Health Kit!

August 22, 2016

" When your child returns to school, it can often mean a renewed exposure to germs and possible injuries. AFC Urgent Care has a tried and true list of recommendations to keep your kids healthy, even when they aren’t with you. Here is our back-to-school health kit, a complete list of the portable tools and items that can make the school day much healthier, without much effort on your part. This health kit can fit ...

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Make Your Own Back-to-School Health Kit!

August 22, 2016

" When your child returns to school, it can often mean a renewed exposure to germs and possible injuries. AFC Urgent Care has a tried and true list of recommendations to keep your kids healthy, even when they aren’t with you. Here is our back-to-school health kit, a complete list of the portable tools and items that can make the school day much healthier, without much effort on your part. This health kit can fit ...

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Back to School: Are Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep?

August 16, 2016

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4664" src="https://new.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sleeping-1311784_1280-300x200.jpg" alt="sleeping-1311784_1280" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sleeping-1311784_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sleeping-1311784_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sleeping-1311784_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sleeping-1311784_1280.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px">Nighttime fireworks shows, long stays at summer camp, family vacations and the late sunsets of summertime are some of the many joys your child may have experienced during their summer vacation. But getting to take part in these fun-filled moments over the past few months may also mean your child was allowed to have some later bedtimes than normal. Now that school is back in session, you may be wondering how these late bedtimes over ...

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