Did you know? Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death, yet there are more than 1 billion smokers around the world. During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants you to know how smoking cigarettes affects your heart health, as well as how you can take the first steps to quit smoking. What Does Smoking Cigarettes Do to Your Heart? Cigarette smoking can put you at an increased risk of many medical conditions, including heart disease. Read on →

Maintaining normal blood pressure is extremely important for your heart health, as high blood pressure can put your heart at risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death among Americans. During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants you to know how you can manage your blood pressure levels, particularly with exercise. What Are the Symptoms of High Blood Pressure? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 75 million people living in the United States with high blood pressure. Read on →

When we think about vitamins, one of the main ones that might come to mind is vitamin D. Vitamin D is crucial to our health for a number of reasons—both for our mental health and our physical health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants you to understand the importance of vitamin D, as well as what can happen if your vitamin D levels get too low. Why Is Vitamin D Important? Read on →

Did you know? Up to 20% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS. Are you one of them? Because the condition is incredibly common but also not well-known, our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants to share some insight about the condition. Read on as we take a look. What Is the Main Cause of IBS? While the cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown, there are certain things researchers think could contribute to development of the disease. Read on →

Did you know? More than 35 million people living in the United States are diagnosed with sinusitis (otherwise known as a sinus infection) at least once each year. That’s a lot of people! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants to share some information about this common medical condition. Is My Sinus Infection Contagious? That’ll depend on the nature of your infection, since sinus infections can be either bacterial or viral. Read on →

No one wants to get the flu, but if you do, it’s important to know what to do. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants to share some basics about the flu 2020, including what symptoms to watch for. What Are the Flu 2019 Symptoms? Many of the symptoms of the flu overlap those of the common cold. But in general, the symptoms of the flu are much more severe. Read on →

According to the American Society of Hematology, anemia affects more than 3 million people living in the United States, making it the most common blood disorder. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants you to know the signs to look for when it comes to anemia, as well as what you can do to prevent the blood disorder. What Is Anemia? When a person is anemic, it means he or she has a deficiency of hemoglobin (or red blood cells) in the blood. Read on →

Did you know that National Healthy Skin Month is celebrated in November? As a result, our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants you to know how you can take better care of your skin so that it can keep its young and youthful appearance for years to come! How Can Food Improve Your Skin Health? While what you put on your skin is important, what you feed your skin is also important, since skin health can be improved from the inside out. Read on →

It’s a question that comes up every year: Should I get a flu shot? In our opinion here at AFC Urgent Care Farragut—and in the minds of health experts worldwide—the answer is a resounding yes! Does the Flu Shot Mean I Won’t Get the Flu? Well, not necessarily. At times, those who are vaccinated against the flu will still get the flu from another strain of the virus that’s not included in the vaccine. Read on →

No one wants to fall ill, especially this time of year. There is so much fun going on with fall festivals and other activities. Plus, the holiday season is right around the corner. Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how hard you try, the common cold finds its way to your upper respiratory tract. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants you to know what you can do if you are one of the many who will experience a common cold this year. Read on →