Did you know that kindness can help improve your overall health? It’s true! Being kind to others can do more than just warm the heart of the recipient—it can also be kind to your heart and your health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some suggestions on how to add more kindness into your day! 3 Ways to Be More Kind We all have the potential ...
You know the basics of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Eat a healthy diet, watch your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, get regular physical activity. But even when we practice the healthiest lifestyle, heart attacks sometimes still strike. Would you know the signs if you experienced them? 3 Signs of a Heart Attack According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. And when one occurs, immediate ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah knows you’ve heard all about the ways to prevent the flu. However, sometimes even with the best of intentions, the flu finds you. But once it does, there are things you can do to lessen its effects. Fight Back Against the Flu Flu season in Tennessee has officially arrived—and it’s fierce. According to WebMD, between 5 and 20 percent ...
Many people are focused on healthy eating and exercise when establishing healthy habits in the new year. But our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to remember one organ that needs some healthy attention this year—your eyes! Healthy Living Includes Healthy Eyes Did you know that January is known as “Eye Care Month”? That makes January the perfect month to focus on eye health. For starters, when was the last time you ...
Can you even believe that we are just a few weeks away from 2018? If you’re like our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah, you may already be thinking of goals and resolutions for the new year. Give some of these healthy tips a try! Making Your Health a Priority in 2018 First, start your day off on the healthiest foot possible. Serve yourself up a healthy breakfast filled with a carbohydrate, some lean ...
Are you one of the millions of Americans with high blood pressure? Even if you aren’t, the chaos of the holiday season can be enough to make anyone’s blood pressure rise. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some suggestions for keeping your blood pressure in a good spot this season. Avoiding High Blood Pressure Over the Holidays High blood pressure has long been defined as having ...
Did you know that Black Friday isn’t just an American holiday but an international one as well? Which translates into a lot of people going after those deals in preparation of the Christmas season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you stay healthy and fit to tackle Black Friday shopping like a boss! Ready … Set … Shop! Before you head out in the early hours of Friday morning (or possibly even ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); The flu is more than an annoyance. Each year, an estimated 36,000 Americans die from complications of the flu. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some information about what steps you can take to prevent the flu. Consider the Flu Shot An annual flu shot is the single best way to prevent the flu. You may wonder why you need the ...
The end-of-year stress starts to come right around now each year. With all the hustle and bustle of work, school, other activities and getting ready for the holidays, sometimes the stress can take all the fun out of our days. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer you some tips to help identify stress and help keep it at bay! Don’t Let Stress Ruin the Fun… Are you ...
Trick or treat! Who has children already saying those words around the house in preparation for Halloween night? Since we still have a few weeks to go, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you and your family stay as healthy as possible for all the Halloween fun to be had around town! 3 Steps to Better Fall Health The following are ways to keep your health going strong in order to ...
