" 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 ...
" Truck drivers looking to renew their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) want to do so in a manner that is quick, efficient, and easy so their trucking career isn’t heavily interrupted. A big part of CDL renewal includes getting an updated DOT physical. The DOT physical is designed to ensure that all truck drivers are healthy enough to operate large commercial vehicles. All truck drivers at any experience level are required to get updated ...
" Summertime is here and that means it is now the perfect time to enjoy outdoor games, activities, and fun with the family. However, it is always important to practice effective sun safety for your children. During the summer, the UV rays from the sun are more exposed and can lead to sunburn, heat rash, and dehydration in extreme cases. Additionally, intense sunburn and skin damage from UV rays could lead to the development of melanoma ...
" AFC Urgent Care North Andover encourages parents to enroll their kids in sports at a young age. Sports teach kids a sense of responsibility, teamwork skills, & give them a group of friends that they might keep throughout their lives. However, sports can lead to injury if your child is not using the correct equipment while playing! Below we will be discussing the top sports equipment your child should be using when playing specific sports. Headgear ...
" April is STD awareness month so AFC Urgent Care North Andover would like to spread awareness about some common STD misconceptions & facts that everyone should know. Sexual health is not something that anyone should be embarrassed to talk about. In the recent year’s doctors are seeing a spike in STD/STI in teenagers across the country. Use Contraceptives One of the most important about practicing safe sex is to make sure you are using ...
" Planning for travel is a hectic process. Booking flights, filling prescriptions, deciding what to pack, and so much more! But have you taken the time to get your travel vaccinations? Many people overlook the importance of getting their travel vaccinations before they leave the country. While you may not expect to contract a scary disease, the possibility is definitely present. To understand why it’s so important to remember your travel vaccines, we should take ...
" We’ve all heard of the stomach flu and merely hearing about it is enough to make anyone want to avoid it! While you may hope you never get the flu, knowing the facts about it is still essential. Let’s take a look at the symptoms, treatment, and prevention for the stomach flu. Symptoms The stomach flu affects your digestive system, as the name would suggest. Those suffer often report nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and ...
" A big topic in today’s society is weight management. What is underweight & what is overweight? In the media today we are seeing a lot more acceptable to many different body types. Models used to be viewed as extremely skinny (unhealthily Skinny) people & this started a trend of people trying to achieve this almost impossible figure. Today we have models that are average size & plus size models. This is leaving a lot of people questioning ...
" It’s 2019 & cigarette sales are at an all-time low however a new trend is becoming very popular. This trend is called vaping. If you haven’t heard of vaping, it can also be called electronic cigarettes & allows a person to smoke without the smell or taste of a cigarette. At first, the risks to vaping were unknown & the younger generations assumed it was nothing like smoking cigarettes because that is what tobacco companies have ...
" Heart attacks are commonly depicted on TV and movies with crushing chest pain, left arm pain or tingling, and a sudden realization that you have a heart attack. While these stereotypical symptoms may be an accurate representation of the experience for men, the same can’t be said for women. There’s a lack of knowledge and education when it comes sot what a heart attack looks like in women and how to quickly identify ...
" The new year is here & now is the time of the year when we all self evaluate & try to make changes that will better our lives. Unfortunately a trend we see every year is people who start working hard towards there goals & then by the end of January they have already given up. AFC Urgent Care North Andover would like to give you some advice that will help you make goals that you will actually ...
" The new year is the perfect time to create resolutions to improve your health, but the sad reality is that most people abandon their decisions by the end of February. We want to help you improve your health in 2019, so we created a manageable list of health tips and resolutions you can take on this year! The key to a good resolution is making one you can actually stick to, and these should all ...
