If allergies get the best of you in the spring, chances are you are getting another dose of allergy symptoms right now. Unfortunately, just because the cold weather moves in doesn’t mean the allergy symptoms go away. In fact, ragweed (one of fall’s biggest allergy triggers) is still going strong through October. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is here to help you conquer your fall allergy symptoms so you can get back to enjoying all that fall has to offer! Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes. That’s a huge portion of the overall population. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants you to learn the signs of diabetes, as well as ways you can prevent the condition. How Do You Get Diabetes? There are two types of diabetes—Type 1 and Type 2. While Type 1 diabetes is thought to be causes by genes and environmental factors like viruses, Type 2 diabetes is mostly related to lifestyle habits. Read on →

Picture this: You’re waking up after a bad night of sleep. Instantly, you can tell that you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, which usually includes moodiness, irritability and a headache. While a poor night’s sleep can happen to any of us at any time, the last thing you want is for it to become a habit. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants you to understand how not getting enough sleep can negatively impact your health so that you start taking steps to get better sleep. Read on →

That is a trick question! Many of us wonder if allergy season ever ends. While there might be some times of the year that are better than others when it comes to seasonal allergies, we are definitely not entering one of those times. Early fall seems to be one of the harder months when it comes to seasonal allergies. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is here to help you with prevention and treatment tips so that you can live your best days without suffering with seasonal allergies. Read on →

A new fall sports season is so close, we can almost feel the fall breeze if we close our eyes and imagine! Therefore, since we are getting close to the start of another sports season, our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to inform you on not only the benefits of playing sports, but also the injuries to watch out for this fall sports season. How Can My Child Benefit From Playing Sports? Read on →

At some point in our lives, we are going to experience stress. However, when stress starts to affect our everyday life, then it has turned into chronic stress. This, in turn, can cause a number of health issues, including an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants you to be aware of the common causes of stress, as well as how you can better manage your stress symptoms. Read on →

We have been waiting for this moment for what seems like eternity. Finally, a new summer season is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited! However, with a new season comes the risk of health issues, such as sunburns and firework injuries. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter wants to offer you tips on how you can stay safe this summer. Read on as we offer some perspective. Read on →