" If you’re planning a trip anywhere, especially outside of the country, there are certain medical precautions you need to take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Knowing what vaccinations to receive, what medications to pack, and other necessities can seem like an endless list, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s take a look at five steps you can take to medically prepare for your vacation before taking off. Get Vaccinated ...
" June is celebrated as Men’s Health Awareness month. It’s incredibly important to do regular checkups once every year. These checkups will not only tell you crucial numbers about your current health condition but also inform you of any existing or future complicated illnesses. Lots and lots of men are guilty of putting off annual wellness checks for one reason or another. Some are too busy, some are afraid of what their doctors will ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
