by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2021 | Healthy Living
The flu and COVID-19 are both respiratory illnesses, but they’re caused by two totally different viruses. The flu is caused by an infection with an influenza virus, and COVID-19 is caused by an infection with a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. But what does this all...
by Social Joey | Jan 4, 2021 | Healthy Living
It’s safe to say that we’d love to feel full of energy all the time, but, alas, it’s not quite realistic. If you find yourself feeling sluggish often, you’re not alone. What can become a real problem, though, is if sluggishness and low energy becomes a chronic thing....
by Social Joey | Dec 17, 2020 | Healthy Living
If you keep finding yourself unable to lose the weight but you have tried lots of diets, you may be asking yourself, “Why?”Also, what is it that these trendy diets have in common that make them ineffective? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut is here to help answer...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living
Very, very important! Multiple studies have shown that mask-wearing is a vitally important aspect in slowing the spread of COVID-19 even though they can feel like a pain to wear and are uncomfortable at times. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut explains...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Effect Does Technology Have on Health? While time spent looking at screens, like our laptops, is a reality for many of us, it comes with some negatives. For one, most of us quite simply don’t sit properly while we’re using a computer or other device. We hunch...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Isn’t COVID-19 the Flu? No, COVID-19 isn’t a type of flu. It’s a form of the coronavirus, a set of viruses that cause respiratory infections. While COVID-19 can cause similar symptoms to the flu, they aren’t the same. They’re both contagious respiratory illnesses, but...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Causes Gout? Sometimes, your body can build up too much uric acid. The acid causes uric acid crystals to develop in your body. These crystals most often accumulate in your joints, where they can cause intense pain. In general, men, overweight people, people with...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Do I Need to Exercise? Let’s flip that on its head: Why wouldn’t you exercise? Physical activity offers a ton of benefits for both your physical and mental health. It can even be a benefit professionally. In addition to helping you look and feel at your best,...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Dangerous Is Exposure to the Sun? The sun gives off rays of light, known as UV rays that are absorbed by your outermost layer of skin. However, with prolonged or extreme sun exposure, these rays are allowed to work their way to your inner skin layers, causing...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Do I Know if Someone Is Experiencing Heatstroke? The most important thing to note about heatstroke is that it is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical treatment, so if someone nearby is experiencing one, you should get help for them right...
