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 ...
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million people experience allergies every year, making them the sixth leading cause of chronic illness among Americans. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer some tips on how you can tackle allergies this year in order to have a fun and relaxing summer! Am I Suffering From Allergies or a Cold? Cold and allergy symptoms can be very similar, making ...
The summer season is right around the corner! Chances are that most of your days, if possible, will be spent outdoors rather than inside. And who can blame you? However, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to make sure that you are staying as protected as possible outside so that you reduce your risk of skin cancer now and in the future. What Are My Chances of Getting Skin Cancer? According to the ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one out of every three Americans are not getting the sleep they need each night. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to share how you can get your family on a better sleep schedule during Family Wellness Month this May. Why Is Sleep So Important? Sleep isn’t just important for our physical health. It is vital for our mental ...
Stress can happen on any day at any moment. You get in a fight with a loved one. You have additional work placed on you at your job. An unexpected medical issues arises. It can happen at any time. Fortunately, there are ways you can better handle stress so that it doesn’t have a negative impact on your health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville is here to offer some stress management techniques ...
Did you resolve to eat better in 2019? How’s that resolution going? Most people want to eat healthier, but when it comes down to it, don’t really know what’s involved in eating healthy. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer some perspective. How Can I Start Changing My Eating Habits? Start small. Consider an area where you can make an easy change. For example, do you ...
Your young athlete already had his or her annual wellness exam for the year, so a sports physical for spring season isn’t needed, right? Wrong! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to know that there is a difference between an annual wellness exam and a sports physical so that you understand clearly why both are still needed. Why Is a Sports Physical Important? Before your young athlete hits the field, it ...
