by Social Joey | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Kidney infections are painful, unpleasant and can result in serious complications if not dealt with quickly and correctly. How are you supposed to know if you have a kidney infection, though? Our AFC Urgent Care Knoxville team highlights the common signs of these...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Although ear infections are especially common among children below the age of 3, it doesn’t make them any less serious. When left untreated, chronic ear infections can cause long-term health complications for your child. When these infections are treated effectively...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
From Bearden Middle School to Cedar Bluff Elementary, kids need their sports physicals before they can hit the field this spring! But why are they necessary? Our AFC Urgent Care Knoxville team has some answers, so read on. What Is a Sports Physical? A sports physical,...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2021 | Healthy Living
It’s probably safe to say that many of us had strep throat several times when we were growing up. While strep throat is most common among children between the ages of 5 and 15, it can affect children and adults of all ages, and it can be a severe infection when left...
by Social Joey | Mar 3, 2021 | Healthy Living
If you have yet to contract the coronavirus, it’s probably safe to say that you’re on high alert for when you will, if ever, experience the virus. While COVID-19 symptoms tend to be irregular and tough to pinpoint, some are more common and happen earlier than others....
by Social Joey | Feb 16, 2021 | Healthy Living
UTIs are very common, but there are things you can do to lower your risk of getting one. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville provides some helpful prevention tips. Here’s what to do: Drink lots of water. This will make you urinate more frequently, which...
by Social Joey | Feb 2, 2021 | Healthy Living
COVID-19 rates are spiking across the nation and, unfortunately, this means that the risk of getting the virus is about as high as ever. If you have recently contracted the virus, it’s natural to wonder what happens next or how sick you will actually get. Read on as...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2020 | Healthy Living
How Is Cycling Good for My Body? Cycling is a great exercise because it varies in its intensity, making it suitable for people of all ages. Young or old, riding your bike as a hobby, exercise or competitively offers an aerobic exercise that is easy on the joints and...
by Social Joey | Nov 17, 2020 | Healthy Living
Why Are Sports Good for Me? Not only does it feel good to be a part of a team, but playing sports has also been known to boost your overall health and well-being. Due to usually pretty rigorous exercise, engaging in athletic activity and team sports helps you get in...
by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What’s in Coffee? In its most basic form, coffee is made mostly of water, caffeine and roasted coffee seeds. You may be surprised to know that coffee is also the biggest supplier of antioxidants in the Western diet! If you are unsure what antioxidants are, they are...
