These days, we’re hearing a lot about how to prevent illness. We know the basics at this point—wash your hands often, disinfect commonly touched surfaces, stay home if you’re sick, limit your interactions with others, practice social distancing when outside your home, and wear masks in public. But you can also take another step to protect your health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants to share some tips on how to keep your immune system strong to fend off illness. Read on →

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month! According to recent statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation, one in three women over the age of 50 worldwide will experience an osteoporotic fractures during her lifetime. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help promote healthier bones. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna is here to help! What Is Osteoporosis? When we are younger, we learn about the importance of building healthy bones, which usually means getting enough calcium into our diet. Read on →

Didi you know? Every 40 seconds, someone living in the United States experiences a stroke. With May being recognized as American Stroke Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants you to be aware that when it comes to a stroke—minutes matter. Therefore, we want to share with you the symptoms of a stroke, as well as steps you can take to reduce your risk of a stroke. Read on →

The weather outside is starting to warm up, which means spring is ready to come and play! Before heading outdoors, make sure you are ready to conquer your seasonal allergies so that you can do a lot more enjoying and less time sneezing when outside. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants to share some insight about seasonal allergies, as well as why it’s important to spend some time outside. Read on →

It is one of those rights of passage many of us cannot wait to reach—turning 21. However, turning 21 and being able to legally have a drink comes with a lot of responsibility. During Alcohol Awareness Month this April, our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants you to be aware of the negative effects alcohol can play on your health, as well as steps you can take in order to drink responsibly if you are 21 years of age or older. Read on →

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer among Americans? Representing both colon and rectal cancers, it accounts for nearly 150,000 cancer diagnoses each year. Since March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants to arm you with some tips on how to protect your colorectal health and prevent cancer. Am I at Risk for Developing Colorectal Cancer? Read on →

With March being recognized as National Nutrition Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants you to know how you can start to improve your healthy eating habits, which includes eating more meals at home. What Can Processed Food Do to Your Health? If you’ve watched any news programs in the last few years, you’ve probably heard the phrase “processed foods.” But what are they—and why are they so bad? Read on →

Nowadays, many of us are trying our best to fit as much as we can into each day. From tackling work projects to attending our children’s after-school activities, we can feel as though there are not enough hours in the day. Therefore, in order to create more hours in the day, we give up our sleep hours, which could actually be doing more harm than good. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants you to understand the importance of a good night’s sleep so that you can start making sleep a priority. Read on →

February is American Heart Month—and for good reason. This month is designed to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. Most of us have at least a few risk factors for heart disease, and in many cases, those risk factors are things we can control. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants to share some tips on reducing your risk. Read on →

You may have heard of seasonal affective disorder, often referred to as SAD. But do you have a true understanding of what this medical condition really involves? Because SAD is most common this time of year, our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants to take a few minutes to offer some insight into the condition. Is There a Way to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that’s most common in the late fall and winter. Read on →