Can you believe that it’s time to get back into a school routine? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson certainly can’t! Fortunately, we have tips to help make things easier when getting back on track with the school schedule. Plan Ahead The key to getting back into a routine is to plan, plan and plan! Check out the following ways to help you and your kids fall back into a school routine as seamlessly as possible to help avoid any unnecessary stress. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson knows it can be challenging to even keep up with the kids during the summer—nevertheless to keep them on a healthy path. But we have some tips to help you make that happen. On the Path to Good Health First, make sure breakfast is an everyday event. It might be a cliche, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. By morning, our bodies have run out of the nutrients and energy we gave them the day before. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson understands the importance of summertime cookouts with family and friends. However, you still want to try and maintain your healthy diet by making the right food choices the majority of the time—even at a friend’s barbecue gathering. Read on for some ways to keep your healthy eating habits even during the summer months. Healthy Eating for the Summer First, make sure to eat enough fiber, especially in the morning. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson knows you want to have fun outdoors this summer—and we want to help you do so safely! Read on for a look at how to protect your family when you’re out in the heat this summer. Have Fun and Stay Cool During the warmer months, people naturally gravitate to the outdoors. Whether spending time at the pool or simply enjoying dinner outside on the patio, many people spend a portion of every day outside. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to make every day count by working toward better health. The following are tips that can help you improve your health, starting today. A Little Bit Goes a Long, Healthy Way! You don’t have to spend hours upon hours in the gym or counting calories in order to find optimal health. In fact, some small changes here and there can bring your health to a whole new level, and they don’t require much effort at all! Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to take advantage of the sunny days ahead! However, when energy is lacking, it can be hard to make the day a productive one. Here are some tips on how to add some more energy to your day, especially since you’ll need all the energy you can get once the kids are home for summer break. Increase Your Energy Start by having three balanced meals each day. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson understands how much the pollen in spring can spark up an asthma attack at the sniff of outdoor air. Fortunately, there are ways to help minimize triggers so that you’ll be able to enjoy a beautiful spring season! Don’t Fear Spring Allergens Sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose or throat, watery eyes, wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing—oh my! These are just some of the symptoms associated with spring allergies, which can make you feel like you’re fighting off a horrible virus when really you’re just being taken over by pollen. Read on →

You can be honest with us at AFC Urgent Care Hixson—Are you guilty of procrastination? Both in your personal and professional life? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Many of us are guilty of waiting until the last minute to finish projects. However, it’s not the best habit to have in life. Ways Procrastination Can Hurt Us If you think you’re using your time wisely when procrastinating, guess again. In fact, you’re wasting more time than gaining time when you wait until the last minute to do something. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson understands that life can be too crazy for cooking at home. It really is the healthiest option, though, since home-cooked meals tend to have 60 percent fewer calories than the takeout meal you usually order. Here are some additional benefits that may help change your mind and make you want to start cooking more meals at home. Health Begins at Home How many times have you run through a fast food drive-through or ordered takeout from your favorite restaurant only to bring it home and everyone disperse to their own area to eat? Read on →