" Feeling blue? This has been a record breaking cold winter, with ongoing below freezing temperatures, which can lead to seasonal affect disorder, depression, or winter blues. Adding vitamins to your diet can help. B vitamins are major contributors to how the brain and nervous system function, so getting proper nutrients in the diet can improve mood immensely. B vitamins, especially vitamin B12, have been shown to help those suffering from anxiety or depression. Adding nutritional ...
" Children’s small bodies lose heat significantly faster than adults. They also are known to ignore the cold for the sake of having fun and lack the judgment to get out of the cold when they should. This all makes your child at high risk for developing frostbite, a condition in which the skin and underlying tissues freeze. Keeping your child safe this winter is up to you as the parent or caregiver. Luckily, you ...
" Baby it’s cold outside! Due to the freezing temperatures that are occurring this winter, we thought this was a good time to discuss hypothermia, so that you can keep you and your loved ones safe when outdoors. Let’s start with the basics: What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is having abnormally low body temperatures, usually caused by prolonged exposure to the cold. The body is losing more heat than it can produce. The body’s ...
" February can be a bleak month, filled with gray, dreary days and chilly, blustery nights. While the chill in the air can’t be blamed for bugs going around the office or school, the cold itself can irritate the body, causing minor ailments. Each winter season, doctors here at AFC Urgent Care find more and more patients complaining of some common winter issues, in addition to colds and flu. Topping the list of patient complaints ...
" Now that winter is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to remind people about winter safety tips. Though people of all ages enjoy the fun of skiing and snowboarding each winter, the risk of injury – whether minor (cuts, strains, and fractures) or severe (head, neck, and spinal damage) – is very high. Luckily, a few easy winter safety tips are all you need to catch big air without getting in big trouble. Take a ...
" The cost of healthcare is at an all time high and continues to rise over time. Tax penalties for non-coverage are set to increase in addition to the price of self-pay hospital visits, prescriptions, exams, and other healthcare services. Being uninsured can cost you thousands of dollars per year. Luckily, ConnectiCare is here to provide individuals, families, employers, providers, and producers in Connecticut with affordable, comprehensive health insurance. Join AFC Urgent Care Stamford and learn ...
" January is a great month to focus on women’s health. It’s a new year, and time for a new start, health-wise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on cervical cancer prevention and raises awareness about the benefits of folic acid to kick off 2015. At AFC Urgent Care, we thought we’d piggyback on those topics and offer a checkup checklist just for women. Women are at risk for a number ...
" Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a scary report, outlining the severity of the flu this year. Due to an uptick in deaths attributed to the flu, the CDC declared the flu had reached epidemic status. While that sounds serious, there are still ways for you to ward off the flu and stay healthy this season. The flu is particularly troublesome for children under 5 — and especially under 2 — and for adults ...
" Confusion exists about deciphering whether you have bronchitis or the much more serious pneumonia. Often times the symptoms are very similar, and there can be a point when the 2 overlap as well. At our urgent care center in Stamford we see people walking in wondering which they have. We will help diagnose you, but in the meantime, here are some tips to help you figure out whether you are sick with acute or chronic ...
" Winter is the time for falling temperatures, snow, and…people? The risk of accidental injury and broken bones from slips and falls drastically increases during winter as snow and rain freezes into slippery ice patches. People of all ages, genders, and physical capabilities can slip and fall, which often results in serious or fatal injury. The risk is even higher for children and the elderly. Luckily, most falls can be prevented with a few easy ...
