From November through December, the holiday season doesn’t let up. Between errands like picking up groceries at Aldi and choosing a bouquet at Brookdale Flowers & Gifts, your days are jam-packed. You penciled in time for a flu shot but started feeling a little off, making you unsure whether it was the right move. AFC can guide you through the decision, so you stay safe and protected. Rest assured, the flu shot won’t give ...
If you’ve twisted your ankle or sprained your wrist, you may have been told to follow the RICE method. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation, and it can help soothe injured joints and tissues. Pre-Register What Is RICE? RICE is a self-care technique that can relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed up the recovery process for minor musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, and bruises. Medical providers often use it as part ...
Can exercise improve your mood? Regular aerobic activities like jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, and even dancing have been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Understanding how exercise impacts both your body and mind can empower you to use physical activity as a tool for better mental well-being. Exercise Can Improve Your Mood When you exercise, your body does more than just burn calories—it also enhances brain function. One key way exercise boosts ...
As the winter season arrives and the holiday hustle and bustle ramps up, you might decide to take a break from the holiday cleaning and head to Red Lobster with the family. But during your shopping trip, you hear your child’s cough change in a way that’s hard to ignore—it starts to sound like a barking seal. At first, you chalk it up to the cold, but the cough seems to get ...
If you’re feeling a ringing in your ears and dizziness, the causes could range from dehydration to vertigo to Meniere’s disease. Learn more. Pre-Register What Is Tinnitus? A ringing, buzzing, or hissing noise in the ears when no outside sounds are happening is called tinnitus. It’s often a symptom of various conditions but can occur due to exposure to loud noise, earwax accumulation, or age-related hearing loss. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and ...
Kids love to interact with everything around them. Poking at fish tanks while you grab some fish food from River & Reef Aquatics, running immediately to the toys at T.J.Maxx and somehow get into the flour at home. While that curiosity is admirable, it also exposes them to sickness. One such illness this season is hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). While preventable with good hygiene practices, such as washing hands frequently, it can ...
Experiencing pain under your right breast? Luckily, the Mayo Clinic says this pain is rarely a concern for breast cancer, nor is it closely associated with heart attacks because your heart is mainly on the left side of your chest. Everyone, not just women, can suffer from sharp pain under their right breast. It can be recurrent or pop up and a sign of multiple different concerns, ranging from mild to serious. Learn more about ...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by everyone in different ways. We’ve all experienced how quickly symptoms can manifest after being exposed, which underscores the importance of staying informed about our health and the health of those around us. You might enjoy a day at the park, spend another at Angel Island Fun Park, and then visit family, only to later find out that someone is unwell. While many know the steps to ...
Is psoriasis itching? Read on to learn more about this skin disease. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by an overactive immune system, which leads to the rapid buildup of skin cells. While itching is one of the most common symptoms of psoriasis, it’s far from the only challenge those with the condition face. Flare-ups, where symptoms worsen significantly, can be triggered by a variety of factors, making it crucial to understand what ...
Little kids seem to get sick easily and parents do their best to keep them healthy, like bundling their little ones up to keep them from the cold or taking them to an indoor location like the The Fun Factory. Children often catch a variety of illnesses, especially if they’re in daycare, school, or shared play areas, which are hotspots for the bacteria and viruses that lead to most pink eye infections. So let ...
