Did you know? There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants you to learn more about the condition that affects more than 54 million people living in the United States. Read on as we offer some insight. What Is Arthritis? Arthritis literally means “inflammation in the joints.” When you have arthritis, you can have it in one joint or you can have it in multiple joints. Read on →

While we are practicing social distancing and staying home at this time, it is also important for us to spend some time outdoors—even if it is in our own backyard. While the vitamin D from the sun can do us some good, this time of year can also bring about a number of symptoms like watery eyes and an itchy nose due to the pollen. But that shouldn’t keep you from enjoying the great outdoors! Read on →

Did you know that there are more than 8.1 million cases of urinary tract infections each year? It’s one of the most common kidney health-related conditions. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants you to know what steps you can take in order to reduce your risk of having a urinary tract infection, as well as symptoms that might begin to appear if you do end up with UTI. Read on →

The chances are high that at one time or another we will all experience the annoyance of an eye twitch. While an eye twitch can bring about anxiety and worry, it is usually nothing to be too worried about. Since March is known as Save Your Vision Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants to share some eye-related insight into the main causes behind eye twitching and how to get rid of a twitch. Read on →

March is National Nutrition Month. While many of us have a goal to live a healthier lifestyle, it can be easy to let our eating habits fall through the cracks. Trying to change that can seem overwhelming. But you don’t have to change everything at once! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants to help you make a change when it comes to increasing your intake of fruits and veggies. Read on →

Losing weight is one of the most common resolutions made every time a new year rolls around. Now that we are in mid-February, it is time to check in to see how you are doing so far on your road to weight loss. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants to share some tips on how you can find success on the path to your weight-loss goals. Why Is It Important to Maintain a Healthy Weight? Read on →

February is American Heart Month! Did you know that your heart will beat about 115,000 times every day? Therefore, it is time to take care of each heartbeat! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants you to learn how you can take better care of your heart health, including tips on maintaining a normal blood pressure. Read on as we offer some insight. How Can I Protect My Heart? Read on →

Did you know? More than 60 million Americans experience the symptoms of heartburn at least once a month, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. Because it’s so common, our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants to share some insight into heartburn and ways you can prevent and treat it. Read on to learn more. What’s the Difference Between Heartburn and GERD? While the two terms—along with indigestion—are often used interchangeably, they are actually very different. Read on →

You are not alone if you are living with a mental health issue. In fact, one in four Americans experiences some type of mental health condition in a given year. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants you to learn more about mental health, including how to recognize signs that you could use some help yourself. What Is Good Mental Health? When we talk about mental health, we are talking about our emotional, psychological and social well-being that includes how we think, act and feel. Read on →

Are you feeling as though you can’t breathe out of your nose? It sounds like nasal congestion has arrived! In the wake of cold and flu season, nasal congestion can be a common symptom. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants you to know how long nasal congestion can last, as well as why it seems to be worse at night. How Long Does Nasal Congestion Last? Do you feel as though your nasal congestion is sticking around longer than all your other symptoms? Read on →