The weather is changing and it can only mean one thing—the runny nose and cough is about to begin. However, how do you know if it is a common cold that you are experiencing? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how you can best protect yourself from a common cold, as well as when it is OK to exercise with a common cold and when you should rest. Read on →

Do you spend a lot of time in front of the computer screen? Believe it or not, you could be affecting your eyes in a negative way. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some ways you can protect your eyes from all that time in front of a screen—and boost your vision and eye health. What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to the Eyes? Nowadays, many of us seem to have our eyes focused on our smartphones or computer screens throughout the day. Read on →

Inflammation occurs when your body is trying to protect itself from illness, infection and/or injury. However, too much inflammation can be a hazard to your health—and you may be unknowingly causing inflammation through the foods you eat. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the signs to look for when it comes to inflammation, as well as ways to prevent and treat the condition. Read on →

Are you dealing with acne? You are not alone! In fact, most Americans deal with acne outbreaks at some point in their lives. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to offer you tips on how you can both prevent acne as well as treat acne with medication, if needed. Read on as we take a look: Can Too Much Stress Cause Acne? In short—yes! Too much stress, particularly when it’s chronic, can contribute to many different health issues, acne included. Read on →

Can you believe we are already midway through July? It seems like summer break just started the other day! But here we are, and another school year is almost upon us. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to go ahead and prepare your children now for the new school year that is right around the corner. How Can I Prepare My Child for Going Back to School? Read on →

Summer days were meant to be spent outdoors! However, you shouldn’t have to worry about bug bites. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how to protect yourself this summer while also knowing when to seek medical attention. What Complications Can Come From a Mosquito Bite? When you experience a mosquito bite, the first instinct is to scratch it. However, when you scratch a bite, it can lead to infection. Read on →

As soon as the weather starts to warm up, the first thing your family might be excited to do is take a jump in the pool! And who can blame them, especially with the temperatures already hitting the 90s in Cleveland? However, while our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to have fun in the pool this summer, we also want to make sure you are staying safe around the water. Read on →

Men, are you putting your health on the back burner? Stop! June is Men’s Health Month, providing the perfect opportunity to start taking better care of yourself. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to offers some perspective on men’s health. How Can Men Start Getting Healthy? As with anything, you want to start out slow with your overall health goals. If you go all in, you run the risk of falling off the healthy bandwagon. Read on →

Got sunscreen? While applying sunscreen is a wonderful way to protect your skin from skin cancer, it isn’t the only way you can play it safe when having fun in the summer sun. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to be aware of other ways you can protect your skin when out and about this summer. What Type of Sunscreen Should I Wear? The American Cancer Society states that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Read on →

Chances are that it has constantly been on your to-do list to make family health a priority. However, as with anything, things tend to fall by the wayside. But during Family Wellness Month this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know that now is as good a time as any to start focusing on the overall health of your family. How Can We Start Building Healthy Habits? Read on →