Well, it really depends on what you eat. If you’re snacking late at night on healthy things like carrots, grapes and raisins, midnight snacking won’t hurt too much. Let’s be honest, though, that’s probably not what you’re snacking on before bedtime Experts say that unhealthy late-night snacking can put your digestive system in a pickle, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley highlights why below. How Does Snacking Late at Night Affect My Health? Read on →

The CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. That can be a daunting amount of time considering most people spend their time in front of computer screens. However, our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley is here to encourage you to achieve your fitness goals and stay healthy! Read on as we explore some creative ways to be more active during the day. How Can I Sneak Exercise Into My Work Day? Read on →

If you’re a parent, worrying about your child’s health is most likely a daily thing. Add on the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s safe to say that worry escalates even more. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley highlights how you can keep your child healthy during the pandemic and beyond. How Can I Keep My Child From Getting COVID-19? Basically, the same way that you keep yourself safe. Read on →

With many of us spending much more time at home than usual, it can be difficult to come up with beneficial ways to spend our downtime. Thus, we turn to our phones, TVs and computers for entertainment. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley highlights why too much screen time can have adverse effects on your health. Is It Bad to Look at Screens All the Time? Read on →

While we often think of dehydration as being an issue only during the summer, it can affect your health even when it’s cool outside. With the majority of Americans being hydrated on a daily basis, it can be hard to know much better your body feels when you’ve had enough water. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley explains the benefits of a hydrated body below. How Do I Know If I’m Drinking Enough Water? Read on →

Absolutely! If you have a pet, you know how much you love your little buddy, but you probably didn’t know that your pet has the power to help you literally maintain sanity. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley gives you the scoop on pets and mental health below. What Are the Benefits of Having a Pet? Pets, especially dogs and cats, have massive benefits for people of all ages. Read on →

It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep does wonders for your mood, energy and overall well-being. You wake up feeling more productive, more grounded and less on-edge. But why does a good night’s sleep seem so hard to achieve these days? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley provides some more info on the world of sleep. What Do I Need to Do to Sleep Well? Read on →

Because the flu is so widespread and so dangerous, flu season is always a concern as we approach fall and winter—but this year, there is a global pandemic to contend with as well. While the flu and COVID-19 do share many symptoms, they also share many of the same prevention methods—and while at the time of writing there is no coronavirus vaccine, we can equip ourselves with a flu shot to keep ourselves safer. Read on →

Let’s reframe that question. Instead of talking about diets, think instead of healthy eating. In the long run, you want your eating habits to be just that—habits. You don’t want them to be a temporary diet, instead you want to build healthy eating habits that you can stick to. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley offers some tips. What’s the Best Eating Habit I Can Have? Read on →

Diabetes, a disease that limits your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, is becoming more and more common. More than 10% of people in the U.S. have diabetes, which can lead to heart disease, blindness and amputations. By far the most common form of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes. Your body can create insulin—the hormone that helps blood sugar get into your cells—but cannot effectively use it. As a result, your blood sugar rises too high, damaging your body. Read on →