Are You Staying Hydrated in the Heat?

July 6, 2016

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4641" src="https://new.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/water-in-the-desert-300x199.jpg" alt="water-in-the-desert" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/water-in-the-desert-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/water-in-the-desert.jpg 615w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px">Dehydration tends to sneak up on you, especially during the summer. The hotter weather and higher humidity in the summer can make it hard to stay hydrated, so while your family is enjoying time outside in the summer sun, you need to keep hydration top-of-mind. This summer, <b>AFC Urgent Care</b> wants you to stay safe in the heat by using these tips to stay hydrated.</p> <p><b>Why Is It Important to </b><b>Stay </b><b>Hydrate</b><b>d</b><b>?</b></p> <p>Proper hydration ...

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Staying Safe at the Beach!

June 13, 2016

" Summer is prime time for beach action, and for good reason! The surf and the sand are so much easier to enjoy when it’s warm enough to play in them. But there are some risks you might not know about lurking in the depths. As we reach the end of Rip Current Awareness Week on June 5 through June 11, 2016, it’s important to remember to practice safe beach behaviors any time you ...

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Staying Safe at the Beach!

June 13, 2016

" Summer is prime time for beach action, and for good reason! The surf and the sand are so much easier to enjoy when it’s warm enough to play in them. But there are some risks you might not know about lurking in the depths. As we reach the end of Rip Current Awareness Week on June 5 through June 11, 2016, it’s important to remember to practice safe beach behaviors any time you ...

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Why Your Child Should Get a Sports Physical Every Year

April 8, 2016

" It’s early spring, which means it’s time for all young athletes to get ready to join their teams to compete in the spring, summer or fall. According to a report Sports and Fitness Industry Association, about 21.47 million children in the United States participate in organized sports, which comes to about 75 percent of boys and 69 percent of girls. One essential step in your preparation for your sport of choice should ...

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Drop the Cabbage Soup! Why Crash Diets Don’t Work

April 7, 2016

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3901" src="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/41415099_e3de17b2ac_z-300x292.jpg" alt="41415099_e3de17b2ac_z" width="300" height="292">Summer is fast approaching, which means it will be time to get out the bathing suits and short shorts! Who doesn’t begin to feel a little insecure after a long winter of bundling up? But before you start getting ready to bare your “bikini body” on the beach, AFC/ wants to know: how do you feel about crash diets?</p> <p>For those who have never tried one, a crash diet is when you dramatically cut ...

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How to Keep Your Spring Allergies Under Control

March 21, 2016

" Spring has sprung, and telltale sniffles are beginning to fill the air. For some people, this beautiful season is nothing but misery, due to the constant sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes and countless other exhausting symptoms. Seasonal allergies affect as many as 50 million Americans, and it’s not just a mild annoyance. As many as 55 percent of workers report calling in sick at work because of allergies. There are many ways to avoid the ...

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Recent Mumps Outbreak — Are You At Risk?

March 8, 2016

" According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, incidences of the mumps have decreased 99 percent since the era before widespread vaccinations. But tell that to the 10 states that have seen outbreaks of the mumps in the past month. So far, there have been 69 reported cases of the mumps this year. It seems to have started in Iowa, but it quickly spread to places like Colorado, Indiana and Massachusetts. The mumps virus ...

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The Biggest Health Issues Facing Americans

February 9, 2016

" The United States is one of the most diverse nations in the world. As different as we may seem, our health issues can be very similar. Health care trends tend to be pretty consistent across large swaths of the population, so it’s important to pay attention when one becomes widespread. Your local AFC can advise you on which conditions should concern you and how to take action to prevent them. The No. 1 health ...

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Flu Season Facts, Part 2

February 5, 2016

" Here is the second part of our series on flu season! We hope you took our advice from last week and got your flu shot! We’re going to get a bit more into the nitty-gritty about how the flu spreads and what makes the flu vaccine work. So hang on, we’re diving right in! The influenza virus is a respiratory virus, and it spreads primarily through contact with respiratory droplets. However, these droplets ...

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