According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year. But what exactly is a stroke? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson want you to know how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke, as well as how you can reduce your risk of having a stroke in the first place. What Happens During a Stroke? A stroke is a sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain. Read on →

February is American Heart Month! Did you know that someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States? The risk is very real, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson want to provide you with tips on reducing your risk in two key ways—by managing stress effectively and quitting smoking. How Can Stress Affect Your Heart Health? It is true that stress is going to be a part of life. Read on →

Are you still working on making your resolutions for 2020? Chances are many items on your list have to do with living a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating right and getting enough quality sleep. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to help you not just make your resolutions but also achieve them this year. Let’s take a look at ways you can improve your eating habits, as well as get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis. Read on →

Pneumonia—we hear about it a lot, but most of us don’t really know what the condition entails. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson want you to learn about pneumonia, as well as how you can recognize the symptoms of pneumonia as soon as possible to begin treatment. Read on as we offer some perspective. What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in either one lung or both of them. Read on →

During the winter season, our immune systems may not work as effectively as normal for a number of reasons. For one, in many cases, we are not as physically active in the winter as we are during the summer, and the cold weather can reduce our body’s ability to build a strong immune system. However, it isn’t all bad news when it comes to cold weather and our health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to know the positive and negative effects of cold weather on your health, as well as ways you can give your immune system a boost this time of year. Read on →

When getting ready for the holiday season, the last thing you need added to your list is sickness—especially the flu virus. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to understand the importance of getting the flu shot, as well as other ways you can help to prevent the flu this season. Who Should Get the Flu Shot? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly everyone age 6 months and older should receive an annual flu shot. Read on →

Since November is known as Bladder Health Month, there is no better time than now to discuss the symptoms of stress incontinence. This is an extremely common bladder condition, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to know that you are far from alone. In fact, about 50% of women between the ages of 40 to 60 have some form of urinary incontinence, according to the American Academy of Physicians. Read on →

November is National Healthy Skin Month! In recognition of this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to learn how you can start taking better care of your skin. Read on as we offer some insight. Why Is Skin Care So Important? Did you know that your skin is the largest organ you have? Your skin is your first line of defense against infection and other irritants from the outside world. Read on →

Did you know that most of us experience one to two colds a year? If you have yet to experience a cold so far this year, you might want to take extra precautions to protect yourself from catching the common cold. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson want to give you tips on how you can both prevent and treat a common cold so that you can get back to living a normal life. Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 20% of Americans are diagnosed with the flu each year. Now, as we enter another flu season, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson want you to know how you can prevent the flu, as well as how to treat the flu if you do fall ill this season. How Can You Tell If It Is a Cold or the Flu? Read on →