Sports season is here, and AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to be aware of muscle cramps so that they don’t get the best of your young athlete this season. Avoiding Muscle Cramps Muscle cramps occur for many different reasons, including: Dehydration Muscle overuse Muscle strain Nerve compression Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your athlete avoid the discomfort associated with muscle cramps. First, be sure he or she is drinking enough fluids. Read on →

The warm weather has arrived, bringing with it spring tryouts, and at AFC Urgent Care Hixson, we’re ready and able to handle all your spring sports-related needs. Give It Your All Spring tryout season can be stressful for kids and their parents. However, there are some things you can do as a parent to help your child through his or her tryout. Remember that you are there as a support system—not added pressure. Read on →

February is American Heart Month. However, how much do you really know about heart disease? Test your knowledge on the subject today. Heart Disease 101 Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to heart health. Learn the facts about heart disease. • Did you know that one in every four deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease? That makes heart disease the most common cause of death among both American men and women. Read on →

When it comes to improving your health, you may instantly think exercise and diet. While these two things definitely play a role in your overall health, so does one other aspect of your life—your finances. With Finances Come Stress The rate of Americans who suffer from financial stress only continues to grow from year to year. In fact, many people living in the United States rank finances the No. 1 reason for their high stress levels. Read on →

The cold weather is officially upon us, and we’ve even seen snow. Whether you’ve fallen victim to a winter cold already or you’re still managing to keep illness at bay this season, incorporate these steps into your daily routine to stay healthy and happy this winter. Improve Your Health This Winter Who says you have to get sick in the winter? It’s not true! You can take steps to help prevent illness this winter. Read on →

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.“—Mark Twain You won’t know until you try! Don’t set yourself up for failure by already thinking your resolutions for 2017 will go down the drain like those of years’ past. Instead, focus on the positive—new year = new opportunity for success! Achieve Your Resolutions Now, starting on your resolutions can be the easy part. With all the energy you have pushing you in January, the first few weeks (or even months) can be a breeze. Read on →

Whether you’ve lived with diabetes for a while or just recently received a diagnosis of the disease, the holidays can pose a couple of health issues, thanks mostly to the sugar that’s seemingly all around. Fortunately, there are still ways to enjoy a happy, healthy holiday! Happy Holidays Don’t skip the holidays just yet. Living with diabetes means you have to take certain precautions, but you can still have a jolly old time! Read on →

The colder days have finally arrived. Although we all knew the days were coming, we seem to never be fully prepared for the cold weather ahead and what it can bring—a cold. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help alleviate your symptoms should a cold rear its ugly head right before the holidays. Find Relief From Your Cold Are you looking to boost your immune system this winter so that you don’t miss out on the holiday festivities this season? Read on →

We’ve all heard how important having strong bones is. We know that strong bones lead to healthy growth, and healthy growth can help prevent a plethora of diseases. However, do you know how to get healthy bones to start with? Bone health depends on a number of factors, many of which you actually have a direct impact on. In particular, your diet plays a key role in building strong, healthy bones. Read on →

Have you ever had a non-life threatening condition, say a broken bone or even a bad case of the flu, and wanted to receive treatment immediately? Often, your primary care physician is unavailable for same-day calls, and so you’re forced to find a different option. Many Americans in this situation default to the emergency room, unaware that there are other choices. Not only is the emergency room often expensive, but non-life threatening injuries and illnesses also make the line longer for everyone. Read on →