by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Should I Have Plants Inside? Absolutely. Not only do houseplants look great, but lots of studies have shown that having plants in your indoor space can boost your mood, too. Recent studies have shown that seeing greenery and nature helps us feel more relaxed and calm,...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Does Being in Nature Benefit My Health? Being in nature, or even having plants inside your home or in your office, is proven to boost your mood and energy and reduce negative feelings like anger, stress, fear or anxiety. Being outdoors usually brings along an...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Does a Lack of Water Affect Me? More than half of your body weight is made up of water, and 90% of your blood is made of water. So, in short, if you’re consistently not drinking enough water then things are bound to go wrong. When the normal water content of your...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Prediabetes? Along the way to developing diabetes, people usually have prediabetes. This isn’t a disease, but a condition in which your blood sugar is higher than it should be. Your doctor can diagnose prediabetes with simple tests. An A1C test can tell your...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Do I Really Need a Flu Shot Every Year? Yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly everyone age 6 months and older get vaccinated against the flu each year. Why is an annual flu shot needed? It’s because the flu vaccine is different...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Heat-Related Illness? It’s exactly what it sounds like! A heat-related illness is an illness that’s caused by the heat. In most cases, these illnesses are triggered by the body’s inability to acclimate to heat or by dehydration. In either case, the...
