We are already entering the middle of February. How are you doing on that resolution to start—and stick to—an exercise routine? If you have yet to start, that is OK! It just means that February is going to be the month you kick off your resolutions, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. is going to be here to support you every step of the way! Read on →

More than 30.3 million Americans are living with diabetes. Since diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease, this puts a large group of people at a higher risk. With February being recognized as American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. wants to share some insight into how diabetes increase your risk and what you can do to keep your heart healthy if you have diabetes. Read on →

Nasal congestion can arise at any time. At some times, you may also have other symptoms like a headache, fever or sore throat. Other times, though, it might be just nasal congestion giving you trouble. Either way, our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. wants you to know how you can best treat your nasal congestion and eliminate symptoms as soon as possible. What Is Best for Nasal Congestion? Read on →

Did that headline catch your attention? The quick answer is that there is no difference between the two! But our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. wants to share some other facts about fractures—and what to do if you think you have experienced one. What Are the Types of Fractures? Not all fractures are created equal. There are five categories that fractures fall into—stable fracture, open/compound fracture, transverse fracture, oblique fracture and comminuted fracture. Read on →

Think the flu is the only illness you need to stay alert about this season? Think again. There are cases of bronchitis also making their way around the United States. As a result, our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. wants you to know how to recognize the symptoms of bronchitis, as well as how the medical condition is treated. What Is Bronchitis? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, the air pathways to the lungs. Read on →

According to the Interstitial Cystitis Association, as many as 12 million people living in the United States might be living with interstitial cystitis. During Bladder Health Month this November, our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. wants you to learn about interstitial cystitis and what you can do to find relief. How Common Is Cystitis? Although the term cystitis might not be a common one, this type of bladder problem is actually quite common among both men and women of all ages—although it is diagnosed more in women than men. Read on →

If you are on the fence about getting a flu shot, it makes sense that you would like to do your research before committing. After all, no one likes getting shots and because of the misconceptions and myths surrounding flu shots in particular, there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you would like to learn what makes flu shots so important, you are in the right place! Our team at AFC Bronx Webster Ave. Read on →

Brr…it’s cold in here. There must be a flu virus in the atmosphere! Are you worried that the cold weather to come this winter (or the frigid temperature inside your office) is going to give you the flu? Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. put that myth to rest. Does Cold Weather Make You Sick? While the cold and flu season does coincide with the time of year when temperatures begin to drop, those illnesses are not the result of the weather. Read on →

It is starting to turn into that time of year, when the common cold starts to really appear throughout the community. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. wants you to know the signs to look for when it comes to the common cold. Read on as we take a look. Can I Catch the Common Cold? The last thing you want to do this fall is catch a cold. Read on →

It is what we wait all summer for—a new sports season! Is your child—or are you—involved in sports? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Bronx Webster Ave. wants to give you a few tips on how you can conquer sports season and keep your young athlete safe from injury! What Are the Most Common Sports Injuries? Believe it or not, basketball actually has more injuries than any other sport, followed by football, soccer and baseball. Read on →