by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Causing My Headache? There are many reasons for a headache to occur. It could be because of an allergen, or it could be brought on by emotional stress. Skipping meals, having a change in sleep pattern and even taking certain medications are also reasons for...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Is It Important to Play Sports? Although playing sports is a great way to help your child reduce body fat and control weight, it can also teach your child the importance of teamwork. Beyond learning how to work effectively with others, sports also help kids build...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Foods Can Cause Diabetes? If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, there are certain foods that are best avoided to keep better control of your blood sugar levels. For instance, foods like white bread, pasta and rice are goods that are high-carb and processed,...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
When Is Allergy Season? It seems that every month has some type of allergy working in full force. For instance, ragweed releases pollen in the summer and fall, while dust mites can occur year-round. But the good news is: Even though there are allergens around...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Should I Do If I’m Bitten by a Tick? When you get bitten by a tick, you usually won’t have any symptoms except for redness around the area and itching. Your first step is to carefully remove the tick by using tweezers to firmly pull upward on the tick, without...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Don’t let the bed bugs bite!? Well, we have a new take on that saying—don’t let the summer bugs bite! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville is here to offer you tips on how you can have fun this summer without bug bites. Why Do We Get Bug Bites? It really...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Fever? When your body temperature goes above 98.6 (which is considered normal), you are considered to be running a fever. But there are different grades of fever, depending on the temperature. If your temperature is above 98.6 but under 100.4, you are...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Ways to Care for Your Skin Eat a healthy diet. Moisturize your skin. Pat your skin when drying off after a shower or swimming. Quit smoking. Eat a healthy diet. Am I at Risk for Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with one...
by Social Joey | May 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Can I Get My Family to Eat Better? Nowadays, it is just way too easy to eat out. Whether it is you going through a drive-thru or having a delivery service bring dinner to your door, it is way more convenient for many families, especially ones with working parents,...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Does Stress Affect Your Health? When it comes to stress, a number of aspects of your health can be affected, including your quality of sleep, mood and even oral health. The effects of stress can be both mental and physical, which is why it is important to seek...
