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June is National Men’s Health Month

June 20, 2017

" Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday every June. For this reason, June is also Men’s Health Month. This initiative aims to drive awareness concerning the health issues that affect men. American men live an estimated five years less than American women. This heavily contradicts the life expectancy back in the 1920’s, when women only lived an average of one year longer. While men are more susceptible to a number of different ...

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How Allergies Can Affect You Long-Term

May 19, 2017

" Allergies may not seem like a significant illness that needs immediate treatment, but ignoring your symptoms can have serious, long-lasting effects. If left untreated, allergies can greatly affect your quality of life; you may suffer from increased risk of health problems, decreased brain function and even mood instability. Early treatment is key to avoiding allergy-related health problems later down the road, and American Family Care has just what you need to make it through allergy ...

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How to Help Your Kids Grow Up Allergy-Free

May 11, 2017

" Spring is a beautiful time of year, with trees and flowers starting to bloom. But it can be a miserable time of year for people with allergies. You know all too well the sniffling and sneezing that comes with the season. You also know that you can find relief thanks to the doctors at AFC Urgent Care. Imagine being able to stop allergies in children before they even develop. Here are some things to consider ...

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Five Cleaning Tips to Help Reduce Spring Allergies

May 3, 2017

" Spring cleaning is typically meant to help us shed the dust and dirt we’ve accumulated over the course of a cold winter inside. But for seasonal allergy sufferers, spring cleaning can be like medicine. How, you might ask? By getting rid of the allergens that causes seasonal allergy suffering. If your seasonal allergies are kicking up, try these cleaning tips from AFC Urgent Care West Long Branch to get some relief! Use High-Efficiency Particulate ...

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Avoid the Wait for Your Primary Care Physician

April 24, 2017

" Visit AFC Urgent Care West Long Branch for Your Seasonal Allergy Needs With allergy season upon us, it can be tempting to schedule a visit with your primary care physician to find some relief. Unfortunately, trying to set up a doctor’s visit can result in a logistical nightmare as you struggle to schedule a timely appointment that fits in your busy schedule. You can avoid the hassle by visiting an American Family Care (AFC ...

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Five Habits that Make Allergies Worse

April 10, 2017

" (March 20, 2017) – This year, your sneezes, coughs and sniffles may have started sooner than ever before. We can thank an abnormally warm winter that is causing flowers, trees and plants to bloom weeks earlier than expected. That yellow blanket of pollen outside is developing faster and thicker this year because of the earlier arrival of those spring-like temps. The early warmth could make for a very long pollen season, especially for people who suffer ...

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What Causes Allergy Symptoms?

March 21, 2017

" Seasonal allergy sufferers know that the first dustings of pollen mean their noses and eyes are about to be assaulted with agonizing allergy symptoms. Seasonal allergies can make it seem like the body is waging a war against itself, and it’s not pretty. Sneezing, runny noses, sinus congestion and itchy, watery eyes are all manifestations of springtime bodily revolt. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, approximately 50 million Americans suffer ...

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Share Your Love, Not Your Germs, This Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2017

" The flu season is pretty much kicking off at this moment.  As more people stay close together indoors during gatherings, work, and school the flu has a greater chance of spreading from person to person. The best way to protect against the flu virus is with an updated flu vaccine known as a “flu shot.” Without a flu shot, your chances of getting the flu increase significantly and could lead to a variety of uncomfortable ...

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When You Should Be Washing Your Hands

February 11, 2017

" Proper hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent you and your family from getting sick. You probably only think to wash your hands before you eat dinner, if you even think to do so, but there are so many other times you should wash your hands. After using the bathroom: This is the number one time when you should be washing your hands. Before, during, and after handling food: You should never ...

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New Year, New Health Goals

January 13, 2017

" At the start of every new year, we all make resolutions to improve our health and our daily lives. But often, in the hustle and bustle of the new year, we end up forgetting or neglecting our resolutions, and which makes our goals that much harder to accomplish. This year, why not break from that pattern, and choose resolutions that will have a big impact on your life without taking an enormous effort? Choosing high-impact ...

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