It can be so easy to get sucked into using our phones too much. With all the things available at our fingertips, the temptation to pull it out when there’s a lull in the conversation or a break in the day can feel overwhelming. Countless studies have shown, however, that too much phone usage can have highly negative effects on your health. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill offers further explanation. Read on →

If you suffer from seasonal allergies each spring and fall, you’re certainly not alone. You’re literally one in 50 million other people that suffer from the same thing every year. Have your home remedies not been working in reducing your symptoms this year? Well, never fear. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill is here to help. Why Is Drinking More Water Than Normal Not Working? While staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for the overall health of your body, it doesn’t eliminate your allergy symptoms. Read on →

Yes, you definitely should. And you should get one right now! The CDC recommends that nearly everyone get a flu shot by the end of October, so if you get one now it will be effective throughout the rest of flu season, which usually ends around March or April. Getting your flu shot is important every year, but it’s even more important this year. Read on for some more helpful facts regarding the flu and COVID-19, courtesy of AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill. Read on →

You’ve probably often heard that you need to stretch before or after you exercise. Maybe you grab your hands behind your back, or reach down to touch your toes. Stretching can increase range of motion and improve flexibility. More flexible muscles are less liable to injury, and can also protect joints from being injured. But there’s a lot of conflicting information out there about stretching. What’s the best way to stretch? Read on →

If you’re like most Americans, the answer is no. Even in “normal” times, one in three Americans don’t get the quality sleep they need. And we are not in normal times. Many more Americans than normal have fears and anxieties these days that are keeping them from getting enough sleep. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill offers some tips on getting better sleep. What’s Disrupting My Sleep? Read on →

Staying hydrated is so great for your body—every single physical system requires water to operate, and by drinking enough water, you are making it easier on your body to do its job. In addition to helping your heart, joints, organs and muscles operate, water is also vital for your brain to function at its peak ability. While there are plenty of reasons to drink lots of water, the benefit it has for your cognitive abilities can make your life at work, at school and at home much easier. Read on →

That’s a bit of a trick question, actually! While high blood pressure is incredibly common, it often doesn’t cause any symptoms. That makes knowing you have it a little difficult. That’s why it is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly, at least at your annual checkup. Read on to learn more about high blood pressure and how to prevent it. What Is High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force with which blood hits your artery walls as it makes its way around the body. Read on →

With businesses beginning to reopen and things return to somewhere closer to “normal,” it would be natural to think the risk of COVID-19 had diminished. But that’s not actually true. In fact, cases of COVID-19 are on a rapid rise in the United States and in Tennessee more specifically. As of July 2, there have 2.74 million cases of the virus diagnosed in the United States, including 46,890 cases in Tennessee alone. Read on →

Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when the cartilage that cushions the joint wears away over time. Typically this cartilage is made to prevent the bones from coming into contact one another, but once it wears away, the bones will touch each other freely as the joint moves. The good news is that some dietary choices have been shown to boost the health of knee joints and lessen the impact that osteoarthritis of the knee can have on your life over time. Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 102 million Americans have high cholesterol. If you’ve been diagnosed, you may wonder what the condition is exactly. It’s a pretty common question, actually. We hear a lot about cholesterol but don’t really have a good understanding of it. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill wants to shed some light on the condition in today’s blog. Read on →