by Savannah Jones | Oct 9, 2024 | Healthy Living
How Do I Tell if I Have a Cold, the Flu, or COVID? As the weather becomes cooler in Ballantyne, respiratory illnesses like the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19 are more prevalent. These illnesses share several overlapping symptoms, making it difficult to determine...
by Aniela Kinser | Sep 26, 2024 | Healthy Living
Are you worried the common cold leads to the flu? Not quite! While it might feel like you’re jumping from one illness to another, colds and the flu are caused by different viruses, meaning you can’t catch the flu from a cold. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care...
by Isaac Zefo | Sep 10, 2024 | Healthy Living
What Are Amino Acids? Life in Ballantyne is always active, whether you’re balancing work, staying fit, or enjoying outdoor activities. We are in a quickly growing area, with beautiful housing developments, fine dining, and upscale shopping complexes which means there...
by Isaac Zefo | Aug 30, 2024 | Healthy Living
Why Does Skin Become Dry During Fall? During the fall, the drop in humidity levels both indoors and outdoors leads to moisture evaporating more quickly from your skin. Cooler temperatures can constrict blood vessels, reducing the delivery of essential oils and...
by Isaac Zefo | Aug 15, 2024 | Healthy Living
Is It Dislocated? Understanding Dislocations Staying active isn’t a difficult task in Ballantyne with its many nature parks, including the Fitness Trail, but it’s important to be gentle on your joints. A dislocation occurs when a joint comes apart, causing the bones...
by Isaac Zefo | Jul 30, 2024 | Healthy Living
What is the CDC Saying About COVID in 2024? Learn about the CDC’s 2024 COVID-19 guidelines, including updated vaccination recommendations, preventive measures, and simplified guidance for respiratory illnesses. As we navigate through 2024, the Centers for Disease...
by Isaac Zefo | Jul 14, 2024 | Healthy Living
How Does Stress Affect the Body? Stress is the body’s natural response to challenges and demands in life. While a little stress can be motivating, prolonged stress can have a significant impact on your body and health. You may find yourself withdrawing from social...
by Isaac Zefo | Jun 30, 2024 | Healthy Living
What Should I Know About Swimmer’s Ear? Summer is the perfect time to hit the pool or enjoy a dip in the ocean, but with all that swimming comes the risk of swimmer’s ear. Also known as otitis externa, swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer ear canal...
by Isaac Zefo | Jun 14, 2024 | Healthy Living
Signs of Dehydration: Recognize and Prevent Picture this: it’s a hot summer day, and you’re enjoying a picnic in the park with friends. The sun is shining brightly, and everyone is having a great time. But as the day goes on, you start to feel a bit off—maybe a...
by Isaac Zefo | May 30, 2024 | Healthy Living
What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)? Ballantyne offers a multitude of exciting hiking trails that beckon adventurers to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether you’re hiking solo, with friends, or with family, the joy of exploring the...
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