Can’t breathe through your nose? Don’t you just love the season changes in Ooltewah!? However, before you go blowing your nose every five seconds, the team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some advice on how to keep your nasal passages clear without causing further damage. Why Does Your Nose Get So Stuffy? From environmental irritants to cold and flu viruses, there are a variety of reasons that nasal passages become congested. Read on →

It’s a running joke that men never go to the doctor until they’re on their last leg. But how much truth is there to that joke? While we might laugh at it, the truth is—it’s not entirely funny. In fact, as many as 60 percent of men don’t go to a doctor regularly. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to talk about men’s health. Men, Make Time for Your Health We tell women all the time to make their health a priority so that they can better care for their loved ones. Read on →

You know you’re supposed to get regular physical activity. But who wants to do the same thing over and over again?! The good news? You don’t have to! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some suggestions on upping your game when it comes to exercise. Take Action and See Results! While running every day is good and so is taking a Pilates class three times a week, it can also get boring sometimes doing the same exercise over and over again for better health. Read on →

Warmer days have finally arrived—and summer’s just around the corner! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah feels this is a great time to talk about sun protection habits to help keep you and your family’s skin safe this spring and summer. Protect the Skin You’re In The best way to prevent a sunburn, as well as decrease your risk of skin cancer, is to wear sunscreen every time you step outdoors. Read on →

Optimal employee health is a crucial component of any company’s success. When your employee is at his or her healthiest, he or she is able to work effectively and efficiently. But where can you find a healthcare facility that offers hours and experience around your schedule? Look no further than the medical professionals at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah! Is Your Employee’s Health Ready for Work? From the outside, you cannot always tell how healthy an employee is, which is why pre-employment testing is crucial to the hiring process in any company. Read on →

Have you ever been having a normal day and all of a sudden out of nowhere, you are met with heart palpitations, dizziness and worry? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that you are not alone, with 40 million American adults experiencing some level of anxiety. But when the anxiety becomes more and more frequent and keeps you from enjoying activities that you once loved, it’s time to take action! Read on →

Now that the buzz about the flu has started to wind down, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to go ahead and prepare you from what’s on its way—spring allergies! Are you an allergy sufferer? Don’t Let Pollen Get You Down This Spring Approximately one in five people living in the United States suffer from allergic rhinitis, also known as “hay fever.” Allergic rhinitis is most common in children and young adults and can manifest into asthma. Read on →

As we gear up for another National American Diabetes Association Alert Day on March 27, the team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help those diagnosed with diabetes learn how to better care for their health and their condition. Manage Diabetes & Avoid Complications According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 30 million American adults have diabetes. If you are one of them, explore ways you can help keep your medical condition under control to help avoid complications. Read on →

Did you know that kindness can help improve your overall health? It’s true! Being kind to others can do more than just warm the heart of the recipient—it can also be kind to your heart and your health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some suggestions on how to add more kindness into your day! 3 Ways to Be More Kind We all have the potential to become kinder versions of ourselves. Read on →

You know the basics of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Eat a healthy diet, watch your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, get regular physical activity. But even when we practice the healthiest lifestyle, heart attacks sometimes still strike. Would you know the signs if you experienced them? 3 Signs of a Heart Attack According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. And when one occurs, immediate medical treatment is necessary to limit damage to the heart muscle. Read on →