We’re more than halfway through the school year, and so far you have been in the clear when it comes to your child coming home with head lice…until now. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham wants you to know exactly what to do to conquer head lice before it takes over your home! What Is Head Lice? Head lice is how we reference a condition caused by an actual infestation of head lice—tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. Read on →

Did you know? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than 102 million Americans age 20 and older have high cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, so that’s a lot of people at an increased risk of developing heart disease! During American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham wants you to know what you can do lower your cholesterol levels, especially if your last cholesterol blood test was higher than you would like. Read on →

Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans of both genders. Smoking is one major risk factor for heart disease—and it’s a risk factor that’s entirely preventable. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham wants to share some insight about why smoking is so hazardous to your heart and how quitting helps. How Does Smoking Affect Your Heart? According to the American Lung Association, when a cigarette is burned, there are more than 7,000 chemicals created. Read on →

The holidays are not the only time of the year that you can get food poisoning. Any time there is food at an event or you are cooking dinner, there is a chance of food poisoning if you are not careful. Because food poisoning is relatively common, our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham wants to share some insight into how and why it occurs. Read on as we take a look. Read on →

Do you think you might be experiencing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome? Find out if you are at risk! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham wants you to know your risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome, as well as how you can treat your digestive problem ASAP! Read on as we offer some perspective on the topic. What Is the Main Cause of IBS? While the cause of irritable bowel syndrome, commonly known as IBS, is unknown, there are certain things researchers think could be a cause of the condition. Read on →

When you start experiencing nasal congestion, you might feel as though it will never end. But don’t worry, it will! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham wants you to know how to take action against nasal congestion as soon as symptoms arise. What Is the Best Form of Treatment for Nasal Congestion? There are two main types of treatment for nasal congestion—oral decongestants and the use of saline. OTC decongestants are often useful in alleviating nasal congestion and sinus pressure. Read on →

Many of us feel that we need more hours in the day. Therefore, we try and cut back on sleep in order to fit everything in—and that can do way more harm than good. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham wants to offer you tips on how you can start getting the sleep you need to be at your best! How Much Sleep Do Adults Need? Adults should get between seven and nine hours of quality sleep each night for optimal health. Read on →

November is Bladder Health Month! We don’t often think about our bladders until something is wrong, but this month provides the opportunity to learn more about keeping the bladder healthy. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham offers some perspective on the topic. What Are the Symptoms of Bladder Issues? While many of us think about our health in terms of eating better foods and exercising more, it can also mean watching out for certain symptoms that could indicate a health problem, such as with the bladder. Read on →

Getting your flu shot is a wonderful way to protect your health at the beginning of flu season each year. However, flu clinics seem to be popping up earlier and earlier, making many people curious if it is possible to get your flu shot too far in advance. Read as our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham shares information about the ideal time to receive your flu shot: An Overview of the Flu Shot The flu shot begins development many months before each flu season, with researchers doing their best to determine which strains will be the most active in the coming year. Read on →

It is about that time of year when we start hearing the dreaded three letter word being used—flu. However, there are steps you can take to try and prevent the flu before it attacks you and your loved ones. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Dedham want to offer you tips on how you can take action now to reduce your chances of getting the flu virus this season. Read on →