The team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to continue to keep your healthy resolutions by sticking to your workout routine, but we also want you avoid injury. Here are some tips to help keep you safe while you’re out and moving this summer. Avoiding Injuries While Exercising Who wants to gain weight during the summer—or any season for that matter? No one, which is why it’s important to include exercise in your daily routine. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to have a fun, healthy summer. But if you have diabetes, there are certain precautions you need to take in the summer heat. Fortunately, they don’t require too much work and won’t ruin the fun times the summer can bring. Beat the Heat First, stay hydrated. While this is something we all should be doing in the summer, it is something that’s especially important for those with diabetes during the hot summer months. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to remember that while paying attention to your skin is important this summer, another important organ you need to keep in mind is your heart. The following are ways to improve your heart health over the summer. Summer Tips for a Healthy Heart What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? If you were to ask your kids this question, more than likely they would respond with sleeping in, staying up late, or swimming and playing outside. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis knows how excited you are about being able to spend more time outside this summer. But it’s also important that you take proper precautions to stay safe in the summer heat. Avoid the Dangers of the Sun The following are ways to help keep cool this summer, especially during the really hot summer days. First and foremost, drink water. Be sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day to remain hydrated. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to know how excited you are that you can actually take your run from the treadmill to the outdoors now that the weather is warming up. Of course, as with everything, there are certain precautions you need to take when taking your workout outside this summer. Hello, Vitamin D! Before your run, be sure to check the local weather report to see what the conditions will be for the day. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to enjoy traveling this spring and summer without jeopardizing your health. Therefore, take these suggestions into consideration when traveling over the next few months so that you don’t come back with “added baggage.” Keep Healthy Habits While on the Road When it comes to traveling, you never know what can happen. It may be smooth sailing from point A to point B, or there might be traffic run-ins and flight delays. Read on →

Are you headed overseas for your summer vacation? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to remind you that it’s vital that you ensure you have all your vaccine records and vaccines up-to-date so your international travel goes off without a hitch where your health is concerned. Make Sure You Have Your Vaccines Ready to Go! Before you head off on the vacation of a lifetime overseas, there are a couple of things you need to make sure you have before you go where vaccines are concerned. Read on →

Now that spring is here and summer will soon follow, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to make sure you remember how to protect your skin from the sun’s rays. Practice Good Skin Habits While tanning is all the buzz, it’s a trend that needs to go away. Although a small amount of sun exposure (we’re talking 15 minutes/day) is important for the vitamin D it brings your body, it’s also vitally important to protect your skin from burning, which can lead to wrinkles, discolorations, benign growths, age spots and even skin cancer. Read on →

Finding the right physician can be a challenge, but our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to make the search easier. We provide high-quality, compassionate care for everyone age 6 and older. Caring for the Whole Family Choosing the right physician for care is important, especially since you turn to him or her in times of great need. You want someone who is experienced, as well as compassionate. You want someone who is highly trained, as well as someone who can care for you through all stages of life. Read on →

Dealing with a sick little one can be scary, but our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis has some suggestions to make it easier. If you’re home with a sick child and these tips don’t work, we’re open seven days a week for extended hours to help! The Sore Throat Frozen fruit pops and popsicles make excellent treats when trying to help ease your child’s sore throat. They also have an added benefit—they’ll help keep your child hydrated while he or she is fighting off sickness. Read on →