The holiday season, from November to December, often feels like a whirlwind of errands and events. Whether you’re picking up groceries at Aldi or stopping by Blooms by KB for a party centerpiece, it’s easy to lose track of time. You had plans to get your flu shot, but now you’re feeling run-down and unsure about what to do. AFC can help you decide if it’s the right time to get ...
If you’ve twisted your ankle or sprained your wrist, you may have been told to follow the RICE method. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation, and it can help soothe injured joints and tissues. Pre-Register What Is RICE? RICE is a self-care technique that can relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed up the recovery process for minor musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, and bruises. Medical providers often use it as part ...
Can exercise improve your mood? Regular aerobic activities like jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, and even dancing have been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Understanding how exercise impacts both your body and mind can empower you to use physical activity as a tool for better mental well-being. Exercise Can Improve Your Mood When you exercise, your body does more than just burn calories—it also enhances brain function. One key way exercise boosts ...
The winter season is here, and with the holidays in full swing, you might be planning a family outing to Local Goat to avoid extra work at home. But while you’re out shopping for gifts, your child suddenly starts coughing—at first, it’s just a slight cough, but before long, it begins to sound like a barking seal. It’s a scary moment, and you’re wondering if it’s something more than ...
If you’re feeling a ringing in your ears and dizziness, the causes could range from dehydration to vertigo to Meniere’s disease. Learn more. Pre-Register What Is Tinnitus? A ringing, buzzing, or hissing noise in the ears when no outside sounds are happening is called tinnitus. It’s often a symptom of various conditions but can occur due to exposure to loud noise, earwax accumulation, or age-related hearing loss. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and ...
Kids love to interact with everything around them. Showing you bird houses while you grab some bird food from The Bird Shoppe, running immediately to the playground at the park, and somehow get into the flowerpot dirt at home. While that curiosity is admirable, it also exposes them to sickness. One such sickness this season is hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), but don’t worry, as good hygiene practices, such as washing hands frequently ...
Experiencing pain under your right breast? Luckily, the Mayo Clinic says this pain is rarely a concern for breast cancer, nor is it closely associated with heart attacks because your heart is mainly on the left side of your chest. Everyone, not just women, can suffer from sharp pain under their right breast. It can be recurrent or pop up and a sign of multiple different concerns, ranging from mild to serious. Learn more about ...
The impact of COVID-19 is something we can all relate to in one way or another. We understand how quickly symptoms can surface after being exposed, highlighting the importance of being proactive about our health and that of others. You can go for milkshakes at Ooltewah Whistlestop, visit an indoor playground another, stop by family the next, and then get a call from family saying they’re sick and you might be too. Most of ...
Is psoriasis itching? Read on to learn more about this skin disease. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by an overactive immune system, which leads to the rapid buildup of skin cells. While itching is one of the most common symptoms of psoriasis, it’s far from the only challenge those with the condition face. Flare-ups, where symptoms worsen significantly, can be triggered by a variety of factors, making it crucial to understand what ...
As the temperature drops, parents do their best to keep their little ones warm by layering them up. On days when it’s too cold or rainy to enjoy outdoor activities, it’s the perfect chance to explore indoor venues like PlayPalz Indoor Playground. Children have a knack for picking up various illnesses, particularly when they’re in daycare, school, or play centers, where germs that cause pink eye and other infections are common. Visit ...
