by Social Joey | Mar 3, 2021 | Healthy Living
If you have yet to contract the coronavirus, it’s probably safe to say that you’re on high alert for when you will, if ever, experience the virus. While COVID-19 symptoms tend to be irregular and tough to pinpoint, some are more common and happen earlier than others....
by Social Joey | Feb 16, 2021 | Healthy Living
UTIs are very common, but there are things you can do to lower your risk of getting one. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville provides some helpful prevention tips. Here’s what to do: Drink lots of water. This will make you urinate more frequently, which...
by Social Joey | Feb 2, 2021 | Healthy Living
COVID-19 rates are spiking across the nation and, unfortunately, this means that the risk of getting the virus is about as high as ever. If you have recently contracted the virus, it’s natural to wonder what happens next or how sick you will actually get. Read on as...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2020 | Healthy Living
How Is Cycling Good for My Body? Cycling is a great exercise because it varies in its intensity, making it suitable for people of all ages. Young or old, riding your bike as a hobby, exercise or competitively offers an aerobic exercise that is easy on the joints and...
by Social Joey | Nov 17, 2020 | Healthy Living
Why Are Sports Good for Me? Not only does it feel good to be a part of a team, but playing sports has also been known to boost your overall health and well-being. Due to usually pretty rigorous exercise, engaging in athletic activity and team sports helps you get in...
by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What’s in Coffee? In its most basic form, coffee is made mostly of water, caffeine and roasted coffee seeds. You may be surprised to know that coffee is also the biggest supplier of antioxidants in the Western diet! If you are unsure what antioxidants are, they are...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Are Books Better for Me Than Television? Studies show that reading is actually beneficial for the brain. While watching TV and looking at other screens can reduce sleep and increase stress, reading does the opposite. Getting adequate sleep and reducing stress are...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What’s Causing Me to Lose Sleep? There are lots of different causes. Some people experience actual sleep disorders like chronic insomnia—a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. But usually, as most experts state, stress is one of the...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Common Are Fall Allergies? Very! If you experience allergies during the spring, odds are you will also experience allergies in the fall. That’s because around 70% of people who react to spring allergens also react to ragweed, which is fall’s allergen of choice....
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Makes This Year Different? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly every age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu each year. Why is it so important this year, though? Think about the timing—flu season typically begins in...
