by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Yes. Not only can too much social media usage cause adverse effects on your physical health, being buried in your phone causes even more detrimental effects on your mental health. Don’t believe us? Read on as AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte gives you the facts. How...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Even in the midst of the global pandemic, another allergy season is right around the corner. Allergies are a pain enough to worry about when they’re just affecting you, but when they start causing discomfort for your children, it’s a whole different thing. Read on as...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
It’s a scary statistic. Every year, one out of every four Americans age 65 and older falls. For older adults, falls are the largest source of trauma and trauma-related death. No one likes to lose their independence. That’s why some people may hesitate to tell anyone...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
If you’ve ever had the flu, you’re familiar with its uncomfortable symptoms. You probably don’t want it again. That’s why it’s a good idea to get your flu shot. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte shares some details about why getting the vaccine is...
by Social Joey | Aug 17, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Staying hydrated is one of the healthiest wellness habits to get into. Drinking ample amounts of water is great for all the systems in your body and is vital for keeping everything operating correctly. When the weather is hot, however, even the biggest water lovers...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
You know you should eat a healthy diet. But with all the information that’s out there related to diets, how can you know what healthy eating really entails? Because eating a balanced diet plays a key part in maintaining optimal health, our team at AFC Urgent...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
You have likely heard about the importance of a regular exercise routine from many sources, and the importance of increasing your heartbeat often cannot be understated. Exercising is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself, but many find themselves...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Though we have all heard the advice to drink plenty of water, in the heat of the summer, it is even more important than usual. It is recommended that people drink at least 12 cups of water each day, but people who are at a higher risk for dehydration should drink even...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
It might seem like the risk of getting COVID-19 has decreased in recent weeks, with our state opening some businesses back up. But in reality, the risk is still very real and very present. In fact, as of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed with...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
February might have been American Heart Month, but it’s important to take good care of your heart year-round! Almost 650,000 Americans die of heart disease each year—that’s one in four. So, what can you do to lower your risk of developing heart disease and keep your...
