Exercise is an important part of health, but with the pandemic and the cold weather moving in, it can be challenging to get enough activity. However, we still recommend staying active this holiday season to help fight off illness! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd. is here to provide some helpful tips to keep your family active. What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Children? Children need exercise for many reasons. Read on →

Especially this year, it can be difficult to keep the weight off. With so many of us staying inside much more than normal, learning to stay away from the snacks or replace them with healthier ones has been a learning curve. However, making those kinds of lifestyle choices are instrumental in staying healthy this year Our team at AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road is here to walk you through how you can do your best to cut down the calories and feel good about your body. Read on →

Yes, they really do. Although masks can feel like a pain to wear and are uncomfortable at times, their role in helping slow the spread of the coronavirus is vital. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd. explains how they work and why. What Do Masks Do? Cloth, surgical and N95 masks all work to reduce airborne respiratory droplets. What this basically means is that potential viral particles emitted when you breathe will largely be contained when you wear a mask. Read on →

Messaging, GPS and social media apps make looking at our smartphones impossible to avoid. While smartphones do offer lots of conveniences and perks, it is easy to let them rule our lives. If you have been looking for practical ways to put down your phone, our team at AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd. has some helpful tips for you. How Does Constant Phone Usage Affect My Body? As we stated earlier, smartphones offer a lot of great things. Read on →

Sneezing and dealing with a runny nose can be so annoying. It’s especially annoying to be dealing with your sinuses while everyone else you know is having the time of their lives during the fall. So what can you do to get rid of those dumb allergy symptoms and enjoy what the fall has to offer? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd. gives you some advice. Read on →

The CDC recommends that you get a flu shot every year, but this year, the pandemic makes getting one even more important! Getting your flu shot is an important step in being as vigilant as possible in order to avoid what doctors are referencing as a “twindemic” of the flu and COVID-19. If you have questions about whether to get a flu shot this year and how it can help, your AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd. Read on →