If you have vertigo, you are all too familiar with that sickening spinning and shifting sensation. Vertigo symptoms are much more than just a quick bout of dizziness! Knowing what vertigo is and how to help alleviate your symptoms can help you feel better while you wait for it to resolve. Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville walk you through all things related to vertigo below. What Can I Expect From a Vertigo ...
Having plants in your home is a pleasure. They look great and enhance the coziness of every space that they’re in. But did you know? Having plants in your home actually offers some health benefits as well! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville explains what those are. Should I Have Plants Inside? Absolutely. Not only do houseplants look great, but lots of studies have shown that having plants in your ...
If you don’t suffer mightily from fall allergies, then absolutely! Being out in nature offers so many mental and health benefits, and there are so many beautiful places in our area to enjoy either by yourself, with friends or with your family. Read on as AFC Urgent Care Sevierville gives you the scoop. How Does Being in Nature Benefit My Health? Being in nature, or even having plants inside your home or in your ...
Did you know that around 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? That sounds like a shocking statistic, but it’s easier to not drink enough water than you might think! We’ve all probably heard that drinking lots of water is one of the best things you can do for your health, but how do you know if you’re having enough? AFC Urgent Care Sevierville is here to provide some answers. How Does a ...
Did you know? More than 10% of people in the U.S. have Type 2 diabetes, a disease that prevents your body from using insulin properly to control blood sugar. Diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, vision loss, kidney disease and nerve damage. Perhaps most frightening, as many as 7.3 million U.S. adults have the condition but don’t know they have it. Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent ...
It’s hard to believe, but the flu season is quickly approaching! While we’re in the last days of summer, fall will be here soon. Wondering when you should get a flu shot, or why you need one? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville is here to shed some light on the topic. Do I Really Need a Flu Shot Every Year? Yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly ...
While it might seem like summer is nearly over since school is about to resume, the hot days of summer are far from over! In fact, summer technically lasts until September 22, and our heat is likely to stick around even longer than that. So, when you head outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and our gorgeous Smoky Mountains, be sure you’re taking precautions to protect yourself from the heat. Read on as our ...
If you are planning to spend time at the lake or by the pool this summer, you are (hopefully) remembering to pack the sunscreen and apply it properly before you do. While this is a great habit to be in, more and more evidence is pointing to sunscreen not just being a thing you should wear when you will be outside all day. In fact, many dermatologists recommend that wearing sunscreen every day, even in ...
Anyone who is allergic to poison ivy, oak and sumac knows that they are some of the most fearsome plants around. While there is a small percentage of people who are not allergic, for most of us, coming into contact with these plants means an itchy rash that is uncomfortable and last for days. But is it possible to spread poison ivy rashes to those who have not come into contact with the plant? Today ...
It’s only natural. After a couple months spent mostly staying at home and away from others, you want to spend time with your family and friends. But is it the best idea? It’s a pretty common question, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to take a few minutes today to shed some light on the subject. Read on as we share some insight. How Is COVID-19 Spread? COVID-19 ...
