" Ah, the holidays: when friends and family come together and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Many people enjoy getting together over a holiday meal. If you are cooking a meal for a group, or even bringing a dish to a party, you should keep food allergies and sensitivities in mind. Your friends and relatives may have allergies you – or they – don’t even know about. Here are a few ingredients to avoid ...
" Forget a New Year’s resolution; the best time to start improving your health is now. So many of us put off taking better care of ourselves. We say we will start our diet tomorrow, or when we have a big event, or on January first. The only way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and diet is to practice a healthy lifestyle. To get the results you want, you have to be consistent ...
" Sinusitis, commonly referred to as sinus pain, is more likely to flare up during the late fall and winter than other times of the year. Without the proper form of treatment, sinus pain can lead to a variety of debilitating symptoms. Patients that experience sinus pain are likely to suffer from sore throat, respiratory irritation, nasal discharge, congestion, and other debilitating healthcare outcomes. The good news though is that sinus pain is easy to manage ...
" The holidays can be quite stressful for most families as cooking and shopping continues to control your daily schedule. Planning for any festivities, travel, and hosted dinners can be quite taxing if you can’t manage your stress levels. Maintaining a healthy stress level is crucial to deterring chronic health conditions and being able to live your best life. Additionally, stress level can contribute to unhealthy behaviors and habits that could potentially worsen overall health ...
" Flu season is something we all dread each year, but the flu season is inevitable. There’s no way to know for sure when the flu will peak each year. That makes it even more important to be aware of symptoms, how long they can last, and exactly how contagious the flu is. How Long Do Flu Symptoms Last? The length of time someone is affected by their flu symptoms will vary from person to ...
" Did you know that less than half of adults get their yearly flu vaccine? That number is low due to common misconceptions and fears surrounding the vaccine, but we’re here to help set the record straight. If you’ve been avoiding the flu shot because you’re not sure if it’s safe or not, we have all the answers you’ve been looking for! Yes, Flu Shots are Safe! The flu shot is ...
" For many children and adults across the country, fall signals a time for sports to start. That also means that injuries from sports are also on the rise. Heavy-contact sports, such as football, ramp up on the fall, which does lead to some of the increase in injuries. However, even non-contact sports can result in injuries. And remember, AFC Urgent Care North Andover can help treat sports injuries whenever your child experiences an accident on ...
" As the seasons change, your injury risks do as well. Fall is a time when many people, adults and children alike, start to reset their routines as school ramps back up. Many children begin participating in sports again, and many adults head back to the gym. The increase in activity increases the risk of an injury. Risk can also increase for those who are transitioning from a summer sport to a fall one. Follow these ...
" If you have a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, and drive a vehicle for work, chances are you will need to get a DOT physical for your job. These physicals ensure that you are safe to drive these large-scale commercial vehicles. Here’s what drivers should know about their DOT physical and how to renew one. DOT physicals are essential for CDL jobs It’s challenging to get around having a physical if you ...
" Taking care of your health is one of the most important aspects of your life, but it’s easy to let it fall by the wayside when life gets busy. It’s also vital to start teaching your kids about healthy living when they’re young so that they can develop good habits. A great way to promote health education and develop healthier habits is to do healthy things together, as a family. It’s ...
