" The school season is right around the corner, which means it’s also time for fall sports! Whether your child is signed up to play football, soccer, or track and field, you need to make sure they are healthy before they hit the field, court or track. A sports physical, also known as a pre-participation physical, is a physical required by most schools or recreational centers that assess the athlete’s health prior to the ...
" Your child’s growth is an important sign of health. A lot can change in a child’s or teen’s health within a year’s time. Having an annual physical is the best method of monitoring your child’s growth, health, and development over the years. These physicals are crucial to determine the health status of your child, as well as make necessary changes that can improve your child’s overall health. Here are ...
" AFC Urgent Care Stamford is offering discounted Back-to-School Physicals until August 11th, 2019 Parents that want to get a jump on their child’s back to school physical should visit AFC Stamford to get comprehensive checkups, immunizations, and preventive care their child needs before the school year! Our parents can rely on AFC Stamford’s expert clinical staff and urgent care team to complete their back to school physicals in a timely manner. In addition ...
" Vaping is a popular new way to consume nicotine. Originally, vaping and e-cigarettes were marketed as a safe alternative to traditional smoking. This new technology has become especially popular in groups of teens and young adults. The ability to use a vape indoors and the convenience of enjoying a variety of flavors draws in potential vape users. While vape manufacturers may lead you to believe their product is safe, it turns out there are actually ...
" Skin cells have the potential to become malignant and can lead to the development of cancer. In the U.S, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) as the most common type of skin cancer and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) as the second most common type. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer that often spreads. The risk for melanoma increases with overexposure to the ultraviolet ...
" AFC Urgent Care Stamford encourages parents to enroll their kids in sports. Sports teach kids discipline, give them a friend group and can keep them healthy! Sports have amazing benefits for kids of all ages and getting your child hooked in a healthy lifestyle is always a plus. However, sports such as baseball, hockey, football, soccer, lacrosse, and many others may require your children to wear protective gear. Picking the right equipment for your children ...
" The anti-vaxxer movement has swept across the world in recent years. The decision not to vaccinate children because of preconceived ideas that vaccines are harmful or wrong has led to the occurrence of measles, mumps, and other diseases that were once nearly eradicated. The number of parents jumping on the anti-vaxxer bandwagon has reached high enough heights that herd immunity is no longer effective in many areas of the world. Herd immunity refers to the ...
" Finding a good nutrition plan is a challenge. With busy schedules and tight budgets, it’s easy to see an excuse for your poor eating habits, but it’s time to change that! 2019 is the first year that celebrates national nutrition month. That’s right – a whole month dedicated to spreading nutrition tips and tricks with the public! To kick off this healthy new addition, check out some of our favorite nutrition advice. Don ...
" This can be a tricky time of year to determine what your symptoms mean: while some ailments require the care of a doctor, others can be cured with rest at home. If you are battling a cold that seems to be getting worse instead of better, you may want to visit your local urgent care center to be checked by a licensed physician and receive the proper treatment for your needs. Some symptoms that you ...
" Chickenpox was once one of the most common diseases to affect children and presents as a rash across the body. It is highly contagious until you have contracted the virus and affects most people by adulthood if they were not previously vaccinated as children. It can spread quickly among groups, such as children at school or daycare. If you work in childcare or spend a lot of time around children, you should learn the symptoms ...
