Although World No Tobacco Day isn’t until May 31, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chamblee believes that every day should be known as “No Tobacco Day.” That’s why we’d like to share some smoking cessation tips that can help you find success—and benefit your health in some significant ways. Become a Non-smoker Today Whether you’ve been putting off quitting smoking or you’re just tired of the effects smoking has on both your health and finances, there’s no better time than now to quit. Read on →

May is Family Wellness Month! An entire month dedicated to encouraging people to get healthier and more active as a family. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chamblee is joining in on the fun with some tips for improving your family’s health and wellness. Getting Healthier as a Family Let’s face it. When one person in the family goes for the bag of chips, everyone in the family instantly has a craving for chips. Read on →

Did you know that sports participation is the most common reason for eye injuries in our children? During Sports Eye Safety Month this April, our team at AFC Chamblee wants to offer some tips on how to keep your young athlete’s eye health a priority this sports season—on and off the field. Eye Health Tips for Spring More than 90 percent of eye injuries are preventable if the proper eyewear is worn. Read on →

We know getting your kids to eat healthy can sometimes seem like an insurmountable challenge. But it doesn’t have to be! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chamblee has some tips that may help. Healthy Eating Tips for Your Kids In today’s society, the majority of parents work a full-time job. When your schedule is crammed full of work, school, extracurriculars and other responsibilities, it can feel difficult to find time for healthy eating. Read on →

National Nutrition Month is this month, and our team at AFC Chamblee wants to help you start feeling better by cleaning up your eating habits! The How-Tos of Clean Eating As in everything, moderation is key when it comes to your eating habits. By now, you might have heard about the 80:20 rule, which basically means you eat healthy 80 percent of the time while you get to indulge in your favorite foods for 20 percent of the time. Read on →

Warmer weather has arrived—and with it, tons of spring allergens! Have your allergies already starting acting up this spring? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chamblee wants to offer some suggestions to help you find relief. Find Relief From Seasonal Allergies According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness among Americans. Are you one of the more than 50 million people suffering from allergies each year in the United States? Read on →

Flu activity in Georgia has been on the rise over the last few months. And it’s not going away anytime soon. That’s why our team at AFC Chamblee wants to offer your family some suggestions on how to fend off the flu! Stay Ahead of the Flu First things first, get the flu vaccine. It’s not too late, since flu season generally lasts through the month of March and can linger as long as May. Read on →

Did you know that your heart beats approximately 100,000 times a day? During American Heart Month this February, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chamblee wants to offer you some tips on how to keep your heart pumping strong for years and years to come! Make Heart Health a Daily Priority When you made your resolutions for healthy living earlier this year, you probably focused on exercising more and eating right most of the time. Read on →