Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah knows you’ve heard all about the ways to prevent the flu. However, sometimes even with the best of intentions, the flu finds you. But once it does, there are things you can do to lessen its effects. Fight Back Against the Flu Flu season in Tennessee has officially arrived—and it’s fierce. According to WebMD, between 5 and 20 percent of Americans get the flu each year. Read on →

Many people are focused on healthy eating and exercise when establishing healthy habits in the new year. But our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to remember one organ that needs some healthy attention this year—your eyes! Healthy Living Includes Healthy Eyes Did you know that January is known as “Eye Care Month”? That makes January the perfect month to focus on eye health. For starters, when was the last time you had your eyes checked? Read on →

Can you even believe that we are just a few weeks away from 2018? If you’re like our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah, you may already be thinking of goals and resolutions for the new year. Give some of these healthy tips a try! Making Your Health a Priority in 2018 First, start your day off on the healthiest foot possible. Serve yourself up a healthy breakfast filled with a carbohydrate, some lean protein and a bit of healthy fat. Read on →

Are you one of the millions of Americans with high blood pressure? Even if you aren’t, the chaos of the holiday season can be enough to make anyone’s blood pressure rise. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some suggestions for keeping your blood pressure in a good spot this season. Avoiding High Blood Pressure Over the Holidays High blood pressure has long been defined as having a reading of 140⁄90 or higher. Read on →

Did you know that Black Friday isn’t just an American holiday but an international one as well? Which translates into a lot of people going after those deals in preparation of the Christmas season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you stay healthy and fit to tackle Black Friday shopping like a boss! Ready … Set … Shop! Before you head out in the early hours of Friday morning (or possibly even Thanksgiving night), it’s important to have a plan in place for how you are going to spend the day. Read on →

The flu is more than an annoyance. Each year, an estimated 36,000 Americans die from complications of the flu. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some information about what steps you can take to prevent the flu. Consider the Flu Shot An annual flu shot is the single best way to prevent the flu. You may wonder why you need the flu shot every year. Read on →

The end-of-year stress starts to come right around now each year. With all the hustle and bustle of work, school, other activities and getting ready for the holidays, sometimes the stress can take all the fun out of our days. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer you some tips to help identify stress and help keep it at bay! Don’t Let Stress Ruin the Fun… Read on →

Trick or treat! Who has children already saying those words around the house in preparation for Halloween night? Since we still have a few weeks to go, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you and your family stay as healthy as possible for all the Halloween fun to be had around town! 3 Steps to Better Fall Health The following are ways to keep your health going strong in order to enjoy all the fall activities that are in store this year, especially with Halloween right around the corner. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that when you purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from a local farmers market, not only are you benefiting the community’s economy, but you are also helping your health! Go Local! When was the last time you visited the Ooltewah Farmers Market? Next time you are in or around the Ooltewah Nursery and Landscape Co. on a Thursday, you might want to make time to stop by. Read on →

Did you know that Grandparents Day is Sept. 10? The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to know what you have planned to help celebrate your grandparents this holiday, especially since close grandparent-grandchild relationships can be beneficial to your health. An Ever-lasting Bond Studies have found that grandparents who babysit their grandchildren could actually benefit from a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. And it doesn’t even have to be five days a week. Read on →