First things first—it’s probably not what you think it is! While high cholesterol is a health condition and a risk factor for many health conditions, cholesterol itself is something different. Get in the know about what cholesterol is and how to prevent high cholesterol in our latest AFC Urgent Care Easley blog. Is Cholesterol a Bad Thing? No, actually. While we often think of cholesterol in a negative context, cholesterol in and of itself is not a bad thing. Read on →

At this point, it probably feels like you’ve heard the phrase “social distancing” approximately a million times. But do you really have a good understanding of what it means? Maintaining social distance is one key to preventing the spread of COVID-19, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley wants to take a few minutes to break down what that means. Read on to learn more. Why Is Social Distancing Important? Read on →

For the last few months, we’ve all been taking action to protect ourselves against illness. We know that to avoid COVID-19 we should avoid close contact with others, wear a mask when in public, maintain social distancing, wash our hands often and disinfect surfaces regularly. But there’s another step you can take to help protect your health and wellness! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley is shedding some light on how you can keep your immune system strong to fend off illness. Read on →

Being outside more often is a great benefit of summer in the south. But with that said, the joys of time spent in the great outdoors are also accompanied by a little extra risk. There is no doubt that the sun is hot and intense during the summer—and exposure to it can increase your risk of skin cancer. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley is taking a few minutes to talk through some sun safety basics today. Read on →

Stress is a fact of life for most of us. Some level of stress can actually be beneficial, but too much can wreak havoc on our health and wellness. And let’s be honest—many of us are feeling stressed right now. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley would like to take a few minutes to talk about how stress affects the body and how can you manage it. Read on →