Can you believe we are already halfway through January of 2020? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to get started on your new year’s resolutions—even if you haven’t already—so that come the end of the year, you are the healthiest version of yourself possible. Set yourself up for success with these small steps that can have a big impact. Healthy Resolutions 101 Let’s take a look at different resolutions you can make this new year in order to achieve your goal of living a healthier life: Read on →

Mental health tends to have a stigma around it to where many people do not want to discuss or admit to possibly having a mental health issue. But the reality is, our mental health is every bit as important as our physical health—and it’s important to pay close attention to both. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis want you to know that if you are living with a mental health condition, you are not alone. Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one in six people living in the United States get sick from food poisoning each year. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis doesn’t want you to be one of them. We want to share some information about food poisoning, including steps you can take to prevent it and how it’s treated. Read on as we take a look. Read on →

The holiday season is meant to be full of good tidings and cheer! What it doesn’t need to include is strep throat—or even a sore throat. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis want you to know how you can tell the difference between a strep throat and a sore throat, as well as what steps you can take to combat strep throat so that you can enjoy the holidays without sickness! Read on →

November is Bladder Health Month! During this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to know how you can improve your bladder health. Read on as we share some insight into the topic. What Are the Main Types of Bladder Problems? There are a number of different bladder problems out there in the United States. However, the most common bladder issues among Americans include: Interstitial cystitis Urinary tract infections Urinary incontinence Bladder cancer Fortunately, there are steps you can take in order to improve your bladder health, beginning with your diet. Read on →

When getting ready for the holidays, the last thing you want to do is be brought down by the common cold. However, your odds of getting a cold at some point in the year are high, as there are millions of cases of the common cold among Americans each year. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults experience at least two to three colds a year. Read on →

No matter what age we are—our bone health matters. Not only do our bones help us to move, they also help to protect vital organs in our body, such as the brain and heart. During Bone and Joint Action Week this October, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to take time to help you learn how you can improve your bone and joint health. Read on as we take a look. Read on →

“You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live.”—Unknown Statistics show that around one in eight American women will develop invasive breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to learn the symptoms associated with breast cancer, as well as the risk factors so that you can do what you can to lower your risk of breast cancer. Read on →

Each year, millions of Americans are impacted by the flu. If you’ve had the flu, you know it isn’t pleasant—and you’ll do anything you can to avoid getting it again. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to arm you with some information about the flu, as well as steps you can take to prevent it. Get the Facts on the Flu The flu virus, which is also called “influenza,” is an extremely contagious virus that is caused by a respiratory illness in the throat, nose and lungs. Read on →

Are you ready to be the best you? That is exactly what Self Improvement Month is all about this September! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to start taking care of your health—so celebrate Self Improvement Month with these suggestions. Let’s take a look at some ways you can improve upon yourself this month: Go Above and Beyond For starters, it is time to get out of your comfort zone. Read on →