Chances are by now you or someone you know in Fountain City has experienced a sinus infection already this year. While sinus infections should last for less than four weeks, in some cases, chronic sinusitis can last for much longer. Fortunately, there are ways you can help limit your risk of developing a sinus infection—and ease the pain once one develops. Can I Prevent a Sinus Infection? While there is no exact science to preventing a sinus infection, there are things you can do to help limit your risk. Read on →

Whether it occurs on the sports field or in a freak accident at home, when an injury like a sprain or break occurs, the pain can feel unbearable. When an injury occurs, it’s important to seek prompt treatment. The first step toward treatment? Diagnosing the injury. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to walk you through three common injuries. Get the Facts on Injuries When it comes to common sports injuries, they often all get lumped together. Read on →

If you are one of the 50 million Americans suffering from allergies, then your spring has already been filled with more sneezes, drippy noses and itchy eyes than you can probably count. And it’s just the beginning, especially since these pesky allergies can last well into the summer months. But you aren’t stuck indoors! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some tips on how to fend off those allergies. Read on →

How many hours of sleep are you getting each night? If you said five or six hours, you aren’t getting the quality sleep your body and mind require to function effectively. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to start getting the sleep you need—and deserve—starting tonight! And what better time to talk about obtaining a better night’s sleep than Better Sleep Month this May? Poor Sleep = Poor Health Waking up on the wrong side of the bed doesn’t just affect your mood. Read on →

When the first day of January arrived, did your company go into a hiring frenzy? You might have even been overwhelmed ensuring that each new employee was sure to receive a physical exam, as well as drug screening before starting work. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just send all your employees to one place that can take care of all your employee health services? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know you can—with our help! Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to help your athlete keep an eye on the ball while also keep an eye on eye safety this spring. Preventing Eye Injuries in Athletes When gearing our young athletes up for sports season, we usually think of physical performance, healthy eating, getting enough sleep and so on. But did you know that eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the United States? Read on →

After a long, cold winter, nothing feels better than spending time outside in the warm spring sun—unless you have allergies. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to avoid being stuck indoors by combating your allergy symptoms once and for all this spring! When the Plants Grow, the Pollen Blooms According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, pollen is one of the main causes of allergies. Read on →

You know that what we eat impacts many aspects of our days, including how much energy we have and how we feel. But eating the right foods is especially important for athletes, since they need to fuel their bodies before activity and refuel them afterward. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer some insight on how to fuel up the right way. Make Good Nutrition a Part of Your Training Read on →

When we think about our health and wellness, our attention naturally turns to physical health and how our body feels. But our mental health—and how we *feel*—is just as important to our overall health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer some tips for boosting your self-confidence. Build Your Confidence and Self-Esteem When you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, it can be hard to find time to see the positive in yourself. Read on →

February is American Heart Month, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City thinks there’s no better time than now to learn all you can about heart health! And we have some tips for how you can get your heart in top shape! 3 Ways to Take Care of Your Heart According to the American College of Cardiology, one out of every three deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease. Read on →