Did you know that stroke is the leading cause of disability among Americans and one of the leading causes of death? That’s because when a stroke occurs, each minute that passes before the stroke is treated can cause further damage. After a stroke, survivors often experience a range of symptoms, some of them that last only a short time and others that last longer. And those who suffer one stroke are more likely to experience another. Read on →

During Family Wellness Month this May, there are many ways you can improve your family’s overall health. One of those ways? Practicing healthy eating as a family. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to talk you through a few healthy eating basics. Start Healthy Eating Habits Today In life, food is fuel. Not only does our food choices affect our mood and energy levels, making the right food choices can also help reduce our risk of disease, aid in weight loss and improve our longevity! Read on →

When you’re running a business, employee health might not be the first priority on your to-do list. But it’s an important factor in keeping your business running productively. That’s why it’s one of our priorities. The team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to share our full slate of employee health services with business owners throughout the Memphis area. One-stop Shop for Employee Health Care There are many aspects of employee health that we can help with. Read on →

Are you looking for happiness? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to know the secret to happiness could lie in exercise, which can help improve both your physical and mental well-being. And you don’t have to spend hours in the gym, either, to reap the benefits! How Much Physical Activity Do You Get a Day? Experts recommend that you get about 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week, which equals out to about 30 minutes, five days a week. Read on →

Many times we are focused on how to lose weight. But when you reach your weight-loss goal, what next? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to offer some advice on how to not only reach, but also maintain a healthy weight. Encourage Weight Loss and Maintain a Healthy Weight Let’s take a look at some ways you can start reaching your weight-loss goals! First, consider including high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, in your exercise routine. Read on →

Where, oh, where did all your sleep go? According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 45 percent of people living in the United States say that they suffer from poor sleep that hurts their quality of life at least one or more days a week. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to know it doesn’t have to be that way. We want to help you find better ways to get a good night’s sleep that don’t involve counting sheep! Read on →

You know you need to exercise. But do you want to exercise? Both the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association recommend that people get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity each week. However, in order to consistently meet that goal (and reap the health benefits), you need to establish a healthy relationship with exercise. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis has some tips to help you do just that. Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 610,000 Americans pass away from heart disease each year. It’s a disease that impacts both men and women, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to share some ways you can get your heart in top shape. Healthy Living Is Key Want to live a healthier life, but just aren’t sure where to start? Read on! Read on →

Did the stresses of the holiday season leave your immune system exposed to the common cold? If they did, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to offer up some ways to get that cold to move on sooner rather than later! Beat the Cold This Season Did a cold finally find you? You aren’t alone. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans catch a cold one to two times a year on average. Read on →

We don’t know about you, but our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis feels like our holiday season was a little less healthy than we’d have liked! Filled with rich, delicious foods and very little exercise, the month of December can leave us feeling less than our best. But there are some easy ways to help get your health back on track in the new year! A Healthy Living Start for the New Year Read on →