How Can I Stop Smoking?

August 3, 2023

Stopping an addictive habit is one of the hardest things you can set out to do. It takes so much willpower and dedication to change your life if you have been struggling with this habit for years or the majority of your life. Smoking is one of those habits that has no health benefits to you and will only cause you struggles later in life with health complications and physical changes to your body. Our ...

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How Often Do I Need to Come in for an STD Test?

July 14, 2023

Taking care of your body should always be your top priority. Eating right, getting good sleep and exercising regularly may all be at the top of your lists, but getting tested for STDs should actually be on there, too. If you are sexually active, STDs are always a risk no matter your situation. While you should certainly get tested if you are experiencing symptoms, you also should be tested regularly even if you aren’t ...

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Do I Need to Worry About Lyme Disease?

July 6, 2023

We are in the heart of the summer season here in the Arden area, and we are glad for it! However, with the increased time spent outside running around in the grass and exploring our community, you need to be on the lookout for ticks. Ticks are everywhere right now, so recognizing them and removing them from your clothes and body quickly can help reduce your risk of contracting Lyme disease this season. Read on ...

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Is There Anything I Can Do to Treat Seasonal Allergies?

June 24, 2023

  If you suffer from seasonal allergies, know that you certainly are not alone. More than 80 million Americans experience seasonal allergy symptoms every year, making it the most common condition in the United States. Now that we are in the heart of allergy season, chances are that your symptoms have made an appearance in a big way. If you are looking for ways to help reduce your symptoms, our AFC Urgent Care Arden team offers ...

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Am I at Risk of Developing Salmonella?

June 24, 2023

  Infections come in all shapes and sizes, and each one has the potential to infect you in a different part of your body. When it comes to salmonella infections, your intestinal tract is affected and it causes gastrointestinal symptoms to appear. A salmonella infection is a kind of food poisoning that you contract when you eat or drink contaminated food or water. Often, symptoms of salmonella look like the stomach flu or stomach bug. Our ...

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Why Does the Sun Cause Skin Cancer?

June 24, 2023

  Summertime is one of the best seasons in the Arden area, that’s for sure! School is out, the weather is warm and the sun shines brightly. More people tend to be out and about during this time of year, which means that the chance of experiencing a sunburn is high starting now and throughout the summer. While the redness and pain from a sunburn will eventually fade, the damage will have already been done ...

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Are Fractures Obvious When They Happen?

June 15, 2023

No one ever wants to get hurt, but sometimes it’s just a part of life. If you are an active person, it’s bound to happen every once in a while. While minor injuries like cuts and scrapes will heal on their own, serious injuries like broken bones need to be treated to avoid further injury. No matter how the injury occurs, it can be a scary experience! Broken bones are usually pretty obvious ...

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What Is So Important About Challenging My Brain?

June 12, 2023

If you are a parent or have a busy household, you know how crazy life can get. It seems like every day falls into the same predictable routine of organized chaos, right down to the shuffle out the door in the morning to the bath time, teeth brushing and books before bed. After your kids are finally asleep, what do you do? Chances are you head for the couch with remote in hand. While relaxing ...

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Urgent Care for Broken Bones & Fractures: What Urgent Care Treats

June 12, 2023

If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...

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Here’s What Happens During a Physical for Sports Exam

May 11, 2023

Physical for sports exams, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), help determine whether a person is physically fit to participate in organized sports activities. This physical exam aims to identify any possible medical conditions that could put the athlete at risk for severe injury or illness during practice or competition. Sports physicals are typically done annually, though some states may require more frequent exams based on age and the type of sport being played ...

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