Have you been told you have high blood pressure? If so, you aren’t alone! Some 103 million Americans have high blood pressure, making it one of the most common conditions. That’s almost half of all American adults. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to take a few minutes today to break down the condition, including what you can do to prevent it. What Is High Blood Pressure? Read on →

When we’re young and learning how to walk, we fall a lot. But interestingly enough, when we’re older, our risk of falling increases again. Why is that? Well, it happens for a number of reasons. As we age, our mobility often decreases and our balance is diminished. Older adults also often take large numbers of medications, some of which can cause unsteadiness. Falling is a real issue among older adults, affecting nearly one in three seniors each year and often leading to injuries. Read on →

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the warmer weather is finally upon us! At least now we are able to spend some time outdoors, even if it is in our own backyard. With the increased sun and warmer temperatures, though, comes an increased exposure to the harmful rays of the sun. That’s why during Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Memphis wants to share some tips about protecting your skin. Read on →

Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 54 million people living in the United States with arthritis. Are you one of them? During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to know the risk factors and symptoms associated with the disease, as well as what you can do to find relief from arthritis symptoms, including exercise. Read on →

During these times of uncertainty, most of us are experiencing more stress than normal. All of that stress, particularly over time, can negatively impact our physical and mental health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to offer some insight about stress, including how to effectively manage it. What Steps Can I Take to Better Manage Stress? Right now, everyone’s stress level is probably more elevated than usual. Read on →

With all the stress going around in the world here lately, you might be experiencing digestive issues due to stress and anxiety. However, your stomach issues could also be a sign of more serious, chronic gut conditions. During Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month this April, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to learn what your digestive system could be telling you about your overall health. Read on as we offer some insight and tips for protecting your digestive health. Read on →

Are you getting the sleep you need on a daily basis? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is no. And that lack of quality sleep can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to take a few minutes to talk about why sleep is so important, as well as how much sleep you should be getting. Read on as we offer some insight. Read on →

March is designated as National Nutrition Month. Could your eating habits and nutrition use a boost? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is yes! In recognition of this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to share tips on how you can improve your diet—and your health. Why a Healthy Diet Is Important When you think of a healthy lifestyle, two components probably come to mind: exercise and diet. Read on →

In our last blog, we talked you through ways you can improve your heart health. As we continue through American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to continue providing you helpful information related to your heart. In this blog, we’re talking about heart attack and stroke. Although the symptoms of heart attack and stroke can come about suddenly, the two conditions are completely different—both in their symptoms and in their cause. Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. Although there are risk factors of heart disease that cannot be changed, such as your family medical history and your age, there are risk factors that you can control. During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to share some helpful info about how exercise can play a vital role in lowering your risk of heart disease now and in the future. Read on →