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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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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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