Aside from staying out of the sun altogether, picking and using an SPF when you go outside is one of the best defenses for keeping your skin safe from sun exposure. Even just a few sunburns can significantly increase your chances of developing skin cancer as you age, but fortunately, prevention is a great tool to keep yourself safe. To help you understand what is important to look for when choosing a sunscreen, your AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team has some helpful tips. Read on →

If you have developed a rash, there are many reasons why it may have occurred. Rashes are common symptoms of skin irritation or allergic reactions, but rashes that are related to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac are generally more uncomfortable than these other ailments. These plants are present all over the United States and can often blend in with other foliage, so you can easily miss them if you are not careful. Read on →

COVID-19 has been the talk of the country since it first began affecting large swathes of Americans in late February and early March. As of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed, including nearly 30,000 North Carolinians alone. But while we know the condition is strikingly common, most of us don’t have a good understanding of the virus. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail is taking a few minutes today to share the facts. Read on →

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you may have many questions. First and foremost, you may wonder whether having elevated blood pressure will have serious repercussions for your health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail would like to share some insight about what high blood pressure is and steps you can take to improve your health. What Is High Blood Pressure? Let’s first nail down what blood pressure is—it’s the literal pressure of your blood pulsing against your artery walls. Read on →

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that around 23% of all adults living in the United States have arthritis. During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail wants to share some tips about what you can do to help reduce your risk of arthritis. Am I at Risk for Arthritis? Although there are many types of arthritis, the two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Read on →

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for seasonal allergies! However, you shouldn’t let the threat of spring allergies keep you inside all year long. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail wants you to get outside and enjoy the sunny days without the worry of suffering from spring allergies. Why Are Allergies So Bad This Time of Year? When the trees, weeds, grasses and flowers are in bloom, the pollen is ready to come out and play, which means you might be experiencing spring allergy symptoms on a daily basis. Read on →

While we might be practicing social distancing, it doesn’t mean that we won’t ever need medical attention. Illnesses and injuries crop up on a daily basis. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail is proud to offer AFC TeleCare services so that you can get quality health care right in your own home! How Safe Is It to Use Telemedicine for Health Care? It’s very safe! Telemedicine through AFC TeleCare is conducted through a private and secure video connection that involves only you and a medical provider. Read on →

Just when you think you are in the clear of all the viruses that tend to spread during the winter season, you quickly learn that even the warmer weather during spring can also bring about the common cold. Yuck! Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail has some advice on how you can not only treat the common cold virus should you become ill, but also ways you can prevent getting sick in the first place! Read on →

March is National Nutrition Month, a month designed to cause us to pause and consider our eating habits. During this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail want you to know some ways you can start making healthy eating a daily habit! Read on as we share some tips. What Can I Do to Change My Eating Habits? Chances are that you or someone in your family made a resolution back in January to start eating better in 2020. Read on →