The team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown cannot believe that we are already back on the topic of school. Where in the world did summer go? It’s time to make sure all “I’s” are dotted and “T’s” are crossed when it comes to getting ready for school. One important step? Taking your kids to get a physical exam. A Yearly Physical Exam Is Important The few days leading up to the start of school are the perfect time for your child to come in for a yearly physical exam. Read on →

As your teen comes closer to being out on his or her own, it’s especially important to make sure you arm him or her with lessons about healthy living. But how can you teach your teen about how to eat a balanced diet? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown has some suggestions. Give Your Teen the Tools to Eat Better Spend time this week teaching your teen about food labels and what to look for when making food choices. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown wants you to be able to use your time as effectively as possible. We want you to accomplish what you need to do throughout the day without sacrificing your health. One of the best ways to ensure your nutritional needs are met is by meal prepping for the week so that you don’t need to worry about dinner when the days grow chaotic. Meal Planning 101 Once you get the hang of it, meal prepping can be easy as one, two, three! Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown wants you and your family to have a summer full of laughter, memories and fun! However, when having fun outdoors, especially on hot, summer days, it’s important to do what you can to stay hydrated. Dehydration Can Happen Everyone is at risk of dehydration—and children and seniors are at a particularly high risk. That’s why it’s important to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, especially when spending a good amount of time outdoors. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown understands how wonderful it is to finally be able to free your feet from shoes now that the weather is warm. However, as you are letting your feet “breathe” in the fresh air, be sure to take notice of what health signs your feet might also be giving you this summer. Put Your Best Foot Forward By now, some of you have probably already freed your feet from closed-toe shoes. Read on →

Now that the weather is warming up, the team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown doesn’t blame you for wanting to take your run from the treadmill to the outdoors. However, while enjoying the sunshine and fresh air during your run, make sure you are also paying attention to your surroundings. Ways to Stay Safe During a Run Running is not only a wonderful cardio workout, but it can also help you to destress after a long, chaotic day. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown understands how hurtful an insect sting can be—no matter if it comes from a bee, wasp, yellow jacket or other mean insect. Fortunately, there are ways to care for a sting at home. Ouch, That Stung! The more and more our families are enjoying the great outdoors, the more our risk of suffering an insect sting increases. While most people living in the United States aren’t allergic to insect stings, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 3 percent of adults and approximately 0.8 percent of children do suffer from serious, potentially life-threatening reactions if stung. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown wants you to understand just how common diabetes is. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 29 million people living in the United States currently have diabetes. Therefore, chances are great that you or someone you know will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in their lifetime. Common Symptoms of Diabetes If you’re currently experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, visit our urgent care center for a blood sugar check to see whether diabetes is the cause. Read on →

Having a chronic health condition doesn’t mean you have to eliminate exercise from your daily routine. In fact, our team at AFC Urgent Care Baytown wants to tell you about some of the major benefits that exercise can have on certain chronic health conditions. Exercise Can Help Your Health Eliminating exercise can actually make your chronic condition worse. Although you may need to alter some ways in which you do work out due to your chronic health condition, exercising can actually help improve your health and condition. Read on →

AFC Urgent Care Baytown wants you to know the truth behind weight loss. Let’s separate the myths from the facts. Weight-loss Facts Just because a food is considered “healthy,” that doesn’t mean you don’t need to count the calories in the food. Even foods that are good for you should be eaten in healthy portions to avoid packing on the pounds. How many of you have grabbed the nonfat or low-fat versions of your favorite foods to be healthier? Read on →