Spring is in the air, and yet we’re still seeing tons of cases of the common cold. Why? Well, though fall and winter are often known as “cold and flu season,” they aren’t the only time of year you can get sick! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to offer some info about the common cold and sinus infections. Can I Catch a Cold in the Spring? Read on →

We are in the middle of February, so we should be done talking about the flu virus, right? Wrong! Unfortunately, we are in the middle of what is known as a “double-barreled” flu season, which means that two outbreaks of the flu are overlapping each other. Because of that, your risk of getting the flu increases—and our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to arm you with even more information about the flu. Read on →

We all want to do our best to live a long, healthy life. To do that, it’s important to focus on your heart health. During American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to share steps you can take to improve your overall health while lowering your risk of heart disease. How Does Smoking Affect Your Heart Health? With each cigarette you smoke, your heart rate increases. Read on →

As we start living out our resolutions, our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to make sure you have added these essentials to your resolution list that can help you live a healthier lifestyle—healthy eating and taking time for self-care. Let’s take a look at some ways you can improve your eating habits in 2020 while also taking some much-deserved me-time to improve your overall health and feel your best. Read on →

Are you getting enough sleep at night? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is probably no. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to share some insight about sleep, including tips for how to get more of it. How Much Sleep Do I Need? Most adults need between seven and nine hours of quality sleep per night for optimal health. Read on →

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to be stressed? No, that’s not how the saying goes! From attending holiday gatherings to making sure everything is decorated perfectly at home for holiday visitors, this time of year can bring good tidings and cheer, but it can also bring a lot of stress. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is here to help you learn how you can better manage stress. Read on →

Anytime a sore throat arises, the instant hope is that it will go away within a day or two. However, sometimes when a sore throat strikes, it’s a sign of strep throat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that around 11,000 to 13,000 cases of strep throat are diagnosed each year among Americans. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to help you understand the symptoms associated with strep throat, as well as ways you can get rid of your strep throat as quickly as possible. Read on →

Did you know that American adults can average about two to three colds a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Therefore, if you have yet to experience the common cold this year, you might want to kick it up a notch when it comes to preventing the common cold this season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants you to know how you can combat the cold with certain foods and other treatment methods so that you can get to feeling better as soon as possible! Read on →

Approximately 35 million people living in the United States have eczema. Are you one of them? During National Healthy Skin Month this November, our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to discuss the symptoms of eczema, as well as how both adults and children can find relief. Who Does Eczema Affect the Most? Eczema is a chronic skin condition that can affect anyone at any age. However, the condition is much more common among children—and symptoms may differ between children and adults. Read on →

Are you ready to protect yourself against the flu? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter want you to know who the flu shot is for, as well as ways you can prevent the flu this season. Who Should Get the Flu Vaccine? The short answer is: almost everyone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly everyone age 6 months and older receive an annual flu shot. Read on →