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Why Summer Camp Physicals Are Important

May 17, 2018

" Why Summer Camp Physicals Are Important Summer is just around the corner, and kids are gearing up for camp and every outdoor activity imaginable. Who doesn’t love finally being out of school and able to bask in the beautiful sunny weather? But before camp rolls around, there are errands to run and paperwork to prepare. Parents, you may have noticed summer camps generally require children to have a physical done prior to attending and ...

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The Difference Between Urgent Care and the Emergency Room

May 17, 2018

" It is very important to understand the differences between an emergency room and an urgent care center. If you are suffering from minor injuries and illnesses such as minor cuts, sprains, seasonal allergies or insect bites, visit an urgent care center instead of the emergency room. Save the ER trips for more serious injuries or conditions such as deep/big cuts, intense vomiting, the sign of heart attacks, poisoning, major life-threatening injuries etc. Here are ...

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Why You Need To Get Your Health Checked Regularly

April 19, 2018

" Many, many people dread the idea of going to the doctor. Getting regular health screenings, though, is incredibly important! The more you know about your body and any conditions that may be afflicting you, the better care you can take of yourself. In today’s world, a host of conditions can be managed or even cured with proper diet, exercise, and, in some cases, prescription medication. Everyone wants to stay healthy to make memories with ...

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The Cost of Spring Fever

April 18, 2018

" Finally…the birds are chirping, the clouds are clearing, and the sun is shining. Spring is here! With nice weather typically comes spring fever, an insatiable urge to be outside enjoying all that the great outdoors has to offer. Unfortunately, as fun as springtime is, there are some costs that come with spending so much time out of doors. As long as you’re knowledgeable about how to protect yourself and your family, though, none ...

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Why Spring is The Best Time to Take Your Workout Outdoor

April 2, 2018

" Goodbye snowy winter and welcome, lovely spring. It’s that time of year again, when spring’s warmth melts Connecticut’s lingering snow/ice, bare trees bloom beautiful flowers and the great outdoors beckons once again. Now is the time to take your workouts outside and boost your fitness. Spring offers considerable benefits when it comes to an outdoor exercise regimen. Push It Real Good The outdoors has a magical way of getting people to ...

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Pre-Employment Physicals

March 20, 2018

" Pre-Employment Physicals are often requested by employers before final job candidates are hired. These are used to measure the physical suitability of a candidate for physically demanding jobs. These physicals can help lower the risk of injury due to physical inability of the worker to perform the job duties. At AFC Urgent Care Stamford, we can administer your candidate’s pre-employment physical. Our exam includes: Review of medical history Strength and flexibility testing Vision and ...

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Spring Allergies: What You Need to Watch out for

March 19, 2018

" With beautiful spring and warmer weather comes miserable allergies. A welcome change from the cold ushers in a new season, with warm breeze transporting airborne pollen and mold spores. Spring spells trouble for seasonal allergy sufferers; allergens, such as pollen, cause an immune system response in which it is mistakenly recognized as an invader, and the body produces antibodies to attack the allergen. Armed with the right information, you can better prepare for the allergies ...

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Eating Healthy Can Be Affordable: 5 Beginner’s Tips

March 19, 2018

" While how you eat may affect your health, eating healthy can affect your wallet, and not in a way that you appreciate. The consensus is that it costs a lot more money to eat healthy, but this doesn’t have to be the case. There are ways to have healthy foods in your diet and to save money in the process. Let’s look at how you can make that happen.  Play the Coupon Game ...

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5 Simple Home Remedies for Allergies

March 19, 2018

" Whether it’s seasonal allergies or food allergies, nobody wants to be plagued by them. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer from annoying allergy symptoms. There are fast, effective and even natural remedies that can offer relief, and you can find them right at home. Here are five simple home remedies for stopping your allergies in their tracks. Nasal Irrigation Effective, safe and inexpensive, nasal irrigation involves the creation of ...

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Is Lack of Sleep Making You Sick?

March 14, 2018

" Doctors recommend adults get between seven to nine hours of sleep per night. However, according to HuffPost, more than a third of Americans regularly do not sleep enough. That means that roughly 83.6 million adults in the U.S. alone are sleep deprived. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 34.8 percent of American adults get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Worse yet, 11.8 ...

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