November is known as Bladder Health Month. In recognition of this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to know how you can better care for your bladder health, as well as foods you should skip when it comes to avoiding irritating your bladder. What Is the Bladder? The bladder is a small sac that stores urine. It’s located in the pelvis, just behind the pelvic bone. The muscular walls of ...
When it comes to staying healthy this winter, one of the most important things you can do is get your flu shot. Not only will getting your flu shot help reduce your chances of getting sick, but it will also help the entire community be healthier as it reduces the spread of the disease. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville shares why the flu shot is such a great prevention method ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 11,000 people living in the United States are diagnosed with invasive group A strep disease every year. So not only do you need to be on guard for the flu virus this year, but you also need to keep an eye out for strep throat. It’s a very common and contagious illness, so our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to ...
You have heard it at least once by now—you cannot pour from an empty cup. That’s why me-time is so vitally important, because it gives you an opportunity to rest and restore. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to share some insight about the benefits of time for yourself and ideas for carving out the time you need. Why Is Solitude Important? Let’s face it. Life can get pretty crazy ...
As the summer months begin to end and a new fall season is upon us, it is important to make sure that while the summer season is about to go away, our healthy habits do not. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to make sure you continue on your healthy habits—or start some new ones—this fall. Read on as we offer some tips. How Can I Make Sure to Obtain Enough ...
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 30.3 million people living in the United States have diabetes. Are you one of them? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to be aware of the early signs of diabetes so that you can seek medical attention as soon as possible for a treatment plan to get you back to living your life! What Is the Main Cause ...
A new school year is just around the corner, and you know what that means—a new fall sports season! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer you tips on how you can prevent injuries this sports season so that your young athlete can have fun and stay in the game injury-free! What Are Some of the Benefits of Playing Sports as a Child? There is more to a sport than playing ...
Can you believe it is already time to start talking about going back to school? It seems like the summer just began. But the reality is, that August 14th first day of school for Sevier County is right around the corner. Fortunately, there are a few summer weeks left. However, within those weeks, you are going to want to do all you can to prepare your child to go back to school. Our team at ...
No one wants to worry about bug bites during the summer season. All they want to be able to do is go outside and have some fun! But we live and work near the Smoky Mountains—and we know that there are bugs out there everywhere! That makes bug bites and stings a very real reality, especially during the summer. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer some perspective ...
Swimming is a favorite summer pastime. However, it can also come with a few dangers. Fortunately, with the proper precautions, swimming can be fun and injury-free! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville is here to share a few tips about swimming and water safety to kick the season off right. Is It Safe to Swim By Yourself? Even if you are a professional swimmer, swimming is an activity that should never ...
