We all need something to look forward to this time of year. No matter the year, it’s natural to feel a little weary and in need of some quality family time as the year winds down. Usually, family time wouldn’t be a big deal at all, but with COVID-19 rates on the rise, it makes things much more complicated than ever before. So, is it actually safe to spend time with your extended family during the holidays? Read on →

We’ve all heard of spring-cleaning, but that doesn’t mean that the spring season is the only acceptable time to clean the house! With many people suffering from seasonal allergies during the fall and winter seasons, deep-cleaning during the colder months is just as good of an idea as it is in April and May—especially with COVID-19 rates expected to rise. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. Read on →

Contrary to popular belief, art isn’t just for looks. While art, music and other creative expressions provide eye and ear candy, that isn’t all they can do. Studies have shown that consuming and producing creativity can affect your mental and physical health. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. explains why. How Does Art Affect Me? Historical health indicators like sleep, tobacco use, eating habits and activity are obviously important and shouldn’t be overlooked. Read on →

Due to the world being almost totally digital, it’s pretty much impossible to not look at a screen for the majority of your day. A good practice, though, is controlling how much you look at your phone when you finally have some downtime. Instead of whipping out Instagram or Facebook, try reading a book! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. gives the scoop on the benefits of reading. Read on →

With holiday season approaching, family time is usually something that we can look forward to. But when your neck and back are seemingly always hurting, it makes it tough to soak up those precious moments and make the most of them. So what can you do to stop that chronic pain in its tracks? Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. team gives you the scoop. Read on →

Our parents always told us to eat our veggies so we could build strong bones. What they didn’t tell us, though, is that good nutrition and eating our veggies not only helps us build strong bones but that it boosts our mental health, too. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. provides some helpful information about the mental benefits of a healthy, well-balanced diet. Read on →

While much of the focus this year has been on COVID-19—and rightfully so—the flu season is right around the corner. Is getting a flu shot as important this year? Well, actually, it’s even more important than normal in 2020. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. shares some insight about why that is. Why Do I Need a Flu Shot Each Year? When you think about vaccines, what comes to mind may be vaccinations for conditions such as chickenpox or hepatitis. Read on →

What is cholesterol, exactly? It’s a long word, but it’s just a kind of waxy, fatty substance made by your liver. It’s important because it helps create things your body needs, such as vitamin D, some hormones and digestive chemicals. One type of cholesterol, known as LDL cholesterol, can accumulate in your blood vessels and cause atherosclerosis, which may lead to heart attacks and stroke. Another type of cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, helps keep LDL levels in check. Read on →

Is it allergy season again? We talk about “fall” allergies, but ragweed season starts as early as August in New York. Other late-summer and fall allergens include weeds and mold spores, especially from fallen leaves. So if you’ve been coughing, sniffling, rubbing your eyes or sneezing a lot, it’s probably just your body mounting an allergic response to get rid of pesky pollen or spores. Fall allergies aren’t dangerous, but they can be a nuisance. Read on →

Did you make 2020 health resolutions? We’re more than halfway through the year, so how are you doing? If there’s still room for improvement—which there is for most of us—you still have plenty of time to put some changes in place that can make a big impact. Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. share some tips! What Can I Do to Improve My Health? Whether you established health goals to start off the year or not, there are always improvements to be made when it comes to our health! Read on →