It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep can do wonders for your mood. But did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep regularly. Why is this? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis provides some answers below. How Many Hours of Sleep Should I Get? The average adult should get between seven and nine hours of sleep every night. Read on →

You’ve probably heard your whole life that you need to drink more water. Your parents said it, your doctor said it and now we’re even saying it. Since it’s such a popular suggestion, there has to be some validity to it, right? Absolutely! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis explains the importance of staying hydrated. Why Should I Drink Water? Did you know? Your body is made up of around 60% liquid. Read on →

You know what? It really can. As you probably know, coffee is high in caffeine, so too much isn’t the best for you, but that’s also the case for most good things in life. Coffee is also high in antioxidants, which is why experts believe that it can be a great thing for your health. Don’t believe us? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis proves it below. Does Drinking Coffee Make Me Healthier? Read on →

Because of the global pandemic of COVID-19, it’s valid to be worried that you’ve contracted the virus if you start feeling sickly. And with so many seasonal illnesses in the fall and winter sharing overlapping symptoms, it can be difficult to tell what’s making you sick. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis is here to set your mind at ease as we provide helpful information on other factors that might be making you not feel like yourself. Read on →

The start of fall is here—and with it, we’re coming closer and closer to the start of flu season. In a normal year, the flu causes millions of medical visits in the United States and hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly everyone age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu each year. But this year, getting your flu shot is especially important. Read on →

Let’s face it: Sometimes it can be just plain hard to get up enough mojo to get your workout done. No matter how much you love to exercise, some days it’s hard. That leads to a logical question—how much of it do you really need to stay healthy? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis shares some perspective. Why Exercise Is Important You know you’re supposed to exercise, but why? Read on →

Did you know? More than 34 million Americans have some type of diabetes, and millions more have prediabetes. While the condition is incredibly common, it’s not always well understood, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to take a few minutes to talk through diabetes and how to prevent it. What Is Diabetes? So, first things first: What exactly is diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition in which your blood glucose (often called blood sugar) level is too high. Read on →

There’s no doubt about it—school is going to look different this year. COVID-19 has changed the way we’re operating these days, and there will be new procedures and protocols in place to protect the health of both students and teachers. How can you prepare your little ones to go back to school, whether it’s for in-person learning or at home? A few basic steps can take you in the right direction! Read on →

We’ve entered summer—you know, the time of year where it seems like we have a solid five months or so of 90 degree temperatures! Things are certainly hot out there, so it’s important to be sure you’re doing what you can to stay safe. Heat-related illnesses are common when heat and humidity are high, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to share some tips on staying healthy and safe this summer. Read on →

A couple weeks ago, the Memphis City Council approved an ordinance that requires face coverings to be worn in public. While you probably know you need to mask up when you head outside your home, you may wonder why you need that mask. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to talk through why face coverings are important—and other steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19. Read on →