by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Can You Exercise If You Have Asthma? Exercise is recommended for us all, even those who have been diagnosed with asthma. But with that said, exercise can sometimes trigger asthma attacks. Fortunately, people who have asthma are able to exercise, as long as they have...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Is It True Carrots Are Good for Eyesight? It has been said that carrots can keep a person’s vision healthy. Because they are loaded with vitamin A, which is important for good eye health, they can be beneficial for your eyesight. However, there are also other sources...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Do So Many Kids Get Sick Once School Starts Back? It never fails—a few weeks into the school year and all of a sudden there is sneezing and coughing galore! Why is this? Because our children are now in close quarters with other children, they are more easily able...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Who Experiences Acne More—Men or Women? Much like other medical conditions, acne affects men and women differently. Men are more likely to experience acne during puberty. This is because adolescent males produce more androgen during puberty, which can contribute to...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Can I Keep the Kids Safe When Swimming? Summer and swimming go together like peanut butter and jelly! So it’s natural for your kids to want to hit the pool or lake when the weather is warm and sunny. But before they head out to swim, it’s important to bone up on...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Should You Do If You Have Been Bitten by a Tick? Once you realize that you have been bitten by a tick, it is important to remove the tick as quickly as possible. However, you want to make sure you are removing it in the right way. Use tweezers to better grab...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Be aware of your surroundings. Do not swim during a storm or bad weather. Do not horseplay in the water. How Can I Keep Our Pool Safe? If you have a swimming pool at your home, that brings a new set of challenges and you’ll need to take extra precautions....
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Autism Melanoma Lung cancer How Can Men Start Taking Better Care of Their Health? Slow and steady wins the race. When it comes to changing lifestyle habits, you don’t need to make huge changes all at once. Instead, make small changes and work into them...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
fun in the sun, right? Right! But that doesn’t mean you can bypass sun safety measures during the warmer months. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to know what you can do to protect your skin this summer. Read on as we take a look. When Do I Need...
by Social Joey | May 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Is Family Wellness Important? In order to be the best version of yourself, you need to establish healthy habits like eating the right foods, exercising most days of the week and getting enough quality sleep every night. However, if everyone in your family made...
