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Am I at Risk for Diabetes?

Am I at Risk for Diabetes?

by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

The honest truth is that we’re all at risk of diabetes. But some people are at a higher risk than others for Type 2 diabetes, which is largely related to lifestyle. Want to learn more? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia offers some insight about diabetes...
Does High Blood Pressure Cause Any Symptoms?

Does High Blood Pressure Cause Any Symptoms?

by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. But how would you know if you were experiencing elevated blood pressure? That’s a bit tricky, because high blood pressure is what’s known as a silent condition. That’s why our team at AFC...
What Is the Difference Between Chemical and Mineral Sunscreen?

What Is the Difference Between Chemical and Mineral Sunscreen?

by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

It can feel wonderful to feel the sun on your skin, but in recent years, we have learned just how dangerous the sun’s harmful UV rays can be to us. Not only can sun exposure lead to painful sunburns and blisters, but it can also increase your chances of developing...
Who Is Allergic to Poison Ivy?

Who Is Allergic to Poison Ivy?

by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

If you spent a lot of time in the woods as a child, you have likely heard the old adage, “leaves of three, let it be” in reference to poison ivy—but if you followed those directions carefully, you may not even know if you are allergic. Even if you have experienced a...
Is There Still a Risk of Getting COVID-19?

Is There Still a Risk of Getting COVID-19?

by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

The numbers are pretty crazy—as of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed with COVID-19. That number included nearly 30,000 North Carolinians. While the number of new cases has leveled off slightly, COVID-19 is still a real and present risk. That’s...
What Can I Do to Protect My Skin From the Sun?

What Can I Do to Protect My Skin From the Sun?

by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

Did you know? One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by the time they turn age 70. That makes skin cancer the most common form of skin cancer among Americans. With the sun shining for longer each day and the temps on the rise, it’s natural to want...
What Are Good Exercises to Help With Arthritis Relief?

What Are Good Exercises to Help With Arthritis Relief?

by Social Joey | May 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

May is Arthritis Awareness Month! During this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia wants you to understand your risk for arthritis, as well as steps you can take to alleviate pain associated with the medical condition. Am I at Risk for Arthritis? There are more...
How Can You Take Better Care of Your Eyes?

How Can You Take Better Care of Your Eyes?

by Social Joey | May 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

May is known as Healthy Vision Month! Have you thought about your eye health lately? Many times we do not consider our eye health until something happens, such as an eyelash in our eye or blurry vision. But now’s the perfect time to stop and consider whether your...
Can I Get Medical Care From Home?

Can I Get Medical Care From Home?

by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

In these times of uncertainty, it can be hard to know what to do if you get sick or hurt. Although we are all working hard to flatten the curve when it comes to the virus, that doesn’t mean that everyday illnesses and injuries won’t occur! What happens then? If you...
What Could Be Causing My Eye to Twitch?

What Could Be Causing My Eye to Twitch?

by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic

Have you ever experienced an eye twitch? If you have, you know how both annoying and scary it can be, especially when it seems to come out of nowhere. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia wants to share some details about why eye twitches occur, as well as when to...
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