According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 75 million people living in the United States have high blood pressure. This number works out to about one in every three Americans. Are you one of them? In continuing our goal of providing ways to improve your heart health during American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants you to know how important your blood pressure number is to your heart health—and how you can lower your blood pressure if it is too high. Read on →

If you think smoking only affects the health of your lungs, think again. Smoking can also damage your heart and blood vessels, which can, then, lead to heart disease. Currently, heart disease is the leading cause of death among people living in the United States. During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants you to know how smoking can affect your heart health, as well as steps you can take to quit. Read on →

The short answer is—no! The cold weather cannot give you a cold…or any other illness, for that matter. So, what does cause illness this time of year? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN wants to share some insight about how we catch viruses in the winter, as well as what you can do to prevent them. Can You Catch a Cold From the Cold Weather? Common belief is that you catch a cold by going into cold weather without warm clothes. Read on →

It is important that we all do our best to take care of our eyes. While we don’t usually think about our eye health until an injury occurs, our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens TN wants you to share some tips about how you can improve your eye health during Eye Care Month this January. Why Is It Important to Take Care of Your Eyes? When you have poor vision or diminished eye health, daily tasks become harder to complete. Read on →

No one has a perfect day every day. But if you feel as though you are starting to have more bad days than good, then it might be time to talk to a knowledgeable and experienced physician to see if you might be experiencing the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens TN is here to help you understand the theory behind SAD, as well as how to recognize the symptoms of the disorder. Read on →

According to the American Nutrition Association, more than 70 million people living in the United States will experience some type of digestive issue in their lifetime. Basically, that means everyone will experience an upset stomach at some time or another. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens TN wants you to know what could be causing your digestive problems so that you can take action and regain your quality of life. Read on →

When you are dreaming of a fun holiday season, getting sick with the flu is probably not on the top of your list. But the reality is that thousands of Americans get the flu each year. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Athens TN wants to share some tips on preventing the flu, along with what symptoms to watch for. How Long Does the Flu Last For? Typically, the flu lasts for around one to two weeks, with its most serious symptoms occurring in the first days. Read on →