COVID-19 rates are rising fast, and with that, it makes shopping much more of a health-risk than ever before. We acknowledge that in-person grocery shopping is sometimes one of the more fun things we can do during these uncertain times, but your health and the health of others is a bigger priority this year. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson offers some tips on how to stay healthy and how to still have fun when doing some shopping. Read on →

Organization is trendy these days, but did you know it can actually benefit your health? A well-organized home can be easier to clean since it reduces dust, mold and allergens from your home. In addition to organizing your home, there are some other areas of your life where a little organization can go a long way. Read on to learn more as our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson explores the topic of an organization! Read on →

Absolutely! Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to older adults. It is also fun, cheap and good for the environment. Read on as AFC Urgent Care Clemson highlights the many benefits of cycling. How Is Cycling Good for Me? Since cycling is an aerobic activity, your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a great workout. Because these things are worked out when you bike, you will breathe deeper, perspire and experience increased body temperature, which will improve your overall fitness level. Read on →

Did you know? More than two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese. That’s a lot of people. With weight-loss program on top of weight-loss program available on the internet, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson sheds some light on healthy weight loss tips below. Are There Weight-Loss Programs I Should Stay Away From? Most experts recommend steering clear of any type of extreme weight-loss tactic. Read on →

Yes! It’s no secret that the amount of time we spend looking at screens isn’t good for our mental or our physical health. Reading, however, is a fantastic and long-lost form of entertainment that provides lots of benefits. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson explains why you should try putting down the phone and picking up a book. What’s So Great About Reading? With basically everything being digital these days, reading a real book and turning real pages is inching closer and closer to becoming a sacred art. Read on →

We all know that drinking regular water is great, but man the taste can be boring. To get around that, a lot of people have been turning to sparkling waters like La Croix and Perrier to stay hydrated and make the taste a little more interesting. Do carbonated waters keep you hydrated, though? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson provides some answers. What’s the Difference Between Carbonated Water and Normal Water? Read on →

The crisp, cool air of fall is such a welcome season for many, but for others, it brings about some awful allergies. With the beautiful colors and the changing of the leaves, people with fall allergies want so desperately to enjoy this picturesque season, so what can they do to find allergy relief? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson offers some helpful answers. What Exactly Are Allergies? Read on →

Getting sick is never on anyone’s agenda, and with this year’s flu season coinciding with concerns surrounding COVID-19, prevention is especially important for everyone to practice. Making an effort to stay healthy is something that benefits both you and your community, so doing what you can to lower your risks is important. Keeping you healthy is what your AFC Urgent Care of Clemson team is here for, which is why we have assembled this helpful guide to make sure you are lowering your flu risk as much as possible. Read on →

We hear a lot about stress—and that big word, “burnout”—but why does it really matter? Well, while you may think of stress as just something to grin and bear, it can actually have harmful effects on your health and well-being. In the long run, it can affect every aspect of your daily life, including your work or your studies. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson wants to offer a few tips for managing it properly. Read on →

Did you know? An American adult can spend up to half their time—12 hours a day—in front of a screen. Some of those hours may be necessary for work or school, but still, that’s half our lives. Too much time spent on digital devices can lead to problems from headache and eye strain to weight gain and sleeplessness. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson can help you strategize ways you and your family can improve your health by spending less time on your screens. Read on →