What Happens If I Get COVID-19?
Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after exposure to someone with the illness. Symptoms can range from very mild to severe and even life-threatening. Because many people are unaware they have COVID-19, it’s important to wear a mask when in public and...
How Often Should I Wash My Sheets?
Washing the sheets is something that many of us forget to do, but man, is it important! Consistently remembering to keep your sheets clean cuts down on the number of dust mites in your home and also can make allergy symptoms better if you tend to struggle with...
How Can I Lessen My Allergy Symptoms This Fall?
The beginning of new seasons brings lots of welcome changes. The beginning of fall for a lot of Americans, though, brings about a new round of allergies. Why is that, and what can you do to lessen those pesky symptoms? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care TN...
Can Hiking Support My Health?
Studies show that getting outdoors can actually help you feel healthier! Vitamin D is readily available while hiking and it is necessary for building and maintaining healthy bones. Hiking is an activity that is possible while maintaining social distancing and is a...
Does Smoking Increase My Risk of Getting COVID-19?
We all know the negative effects that smoking has on our health by now, yet a lot of people still do it. It’s also common knowledge that COVID-19 has the most severe effects on people who have underlying health conditions, so does that mean people who smoke are at a...
Why Is Getting the Flu Shot So Important This Year?
The short answer is that getting the flu shot is important every year! It’s your best defense against getting the flu, which can be pesky and even downright dangerous. But it’s especially important this year, so read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care TN takes a few...
Why Do I Need to Exercise?
This is a common question! For most people, you either love exercise or you hate it. But for nearly all of us, we’re often having to try hard to work it into our schedules. There’s good reason to fit physical activity into our daily lives, though. While in our last...
What Are Some Fun Ways to Get Physical Activity?
We have all heard that getting regular physical activity is one of the best things we can do for our health, and it really is true. Having an exercise routine has a whole host of benefits for nearly every part of our bodies, but if you are someone who does not like...