by Drew Allen | Feb 24, 2025 | Healthy Living
Are you still maintaining your fitness resolutions in 2025? While spending time at a gym, like Crunch Fitness, can bring warmth to the chilly days, it also can increase your risk of contracting illnesses like Norovirus, or stomach flu. This highly contagious virus is...
by Drew Allen | Feb 10, 2025 | Healthy Living
As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, many people in Ballantyne look forward to festive activities like ice skating at the Whitewater Center or enjoying holiday lights with family. However, for some, the winter season brings more than just chilly...
by Drew Allen | Jan 24, 2025 | Healthy Living
As winter continues in Ballantyne, the crisp air and festive outings, like catching the film at Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen, make the season a blast for you and your family. But along with the winter fun comes an unwelcome side effect: itchy, dry skin. If you’ve...
by Drew Allen | Jan 9, 2025 | Healthy Living
Flu season in Ballantyne is the perfect time to enjoy cozy coffee shops, like Summit Coffee. However, it’s also when the flu virus begins to circulate, putting everyone at risk of illness. Staying healthy is key to fully enjoying everything the local area has to...
by Drew Allen | Dec 23, 2024 | Healthy Living
Living in Ballantyne means enjoying a variety of amazing local eateries, like Juniper Grill, and seasonal food festivals. Still, even some of the best meals can have unexpected consequences. Food poisoning is a common yet unsavory health concern that can ruin your...
by Drew Allen | Dec 9, 2024 | Healthy Living
As the winter chill takes hold in Ballantyne and festive events fill your calendar, it’s a season for cozy gatherings and joyful celebrations. But while strolling through the Shops at Ardrey Kell or enjoying community festivities, you might hear your child’s cough...
by Drew Allen | Nov 27, 2024 | Healthy Living
As winter approaches, illnesses like colds, flu, and respiratory infections become more common. Among these is walking pneumonia—a milder form of pneumonia that can still cause discomfort and disrupt daily life. In Ballantyne, staying healthy is essential, especially...
by Aniela Kinser | Nov 27, 2024 | Emergency Clinic, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Cold and flu season is here, and for many in Ballantyne, NC, mornings bring the first signs of illness—sore throats, fevers, and fatigue. AFC Urgent Care is making it easier for you to get care when you need it by opening earlier! Our new weekday hours are 7:30 AM to...
by Drew Allen | Nov 12, 2024 | Healthy Living
COVID-19 remains a global health concern even in 2024, with cases fluctuating as new variants emerge. Understanding when COVID-19 symptoms will likely appear following exposure can help you take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others. Learn more about what...
by Drew Allen | Oct 24, 2024 | Healthy Living
As a parent, seeing your infant uncomfortable or unwell can be a worrying experience. One common illness that affects infants and young children is hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). While this viral infection often resolves on its own, knowing how to recognize the...
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