by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Am I at Risk for Colorectal Cancer? The short answer is yes. We are all at risk of developing colorectal cancer, and it affects men and women equally. That said, certain people are at a higher risk, including those who have a personal and/or family history of...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Common Is Sleep Apnea? Very common, actually. Sleep apnea affects around 22 million people living in the United States. When a person has sleep apnea, breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the night. There are three main types of sleep apnea, including...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Considered a Fever? You are considered to have a fever anytime your body temperature rises above its normal range. The key there is your normal—while the average normal body temperature is 98.6, what’s normal for you may be slightly higher or lower. A...
by Social Joey | Feb 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Is It Important to Quit Smoking for Your Heart Health? Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death. It negatively impacts nearly every aspect of your health—and your heart is no exception. Smoking raises your blood pressure, can make your heart beat...
by Social Joey | Jan 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Does Social Media Affect You? Before we dig in to the poor qualities, social media does have a lot of good qualities. It can give us the information we need to live a better life, as well as can help us to keep in touch with our loved ones, especially those who...
by Social Joey | Jan 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Can I Tell If I Have a Mental Illness? This answer isn’t one-sizes-fits-all. What’s normal for one person won’t be normal for another. It’s important to keep a careful eye on your mood and thoughts—and talk with your doctor when something...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Will Food Poisoning Symptoms Last for Days? Usually, a person will start to experience the symptoms of food poisoning within a few hours of eating or drinking a contaminated food. Once symptoms strike, they can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on the...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when your blood sugar (or blood glucose) is elevated to an unhealthy level. When you have an elevated blood sugar level, you can start to notice common symptoms associated with diabetes. However, there are some times when you might be...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Is It Important to Eat Breakfast on Thanksgiving? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a reason. It can help to wake up your body and get your metabolism going. Plus, it can set your blood sugar levels on a normal path, which can help you feel good...
by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Interstitial Cystitis? Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder issue that causing the feeling of pain and pressure in the bladder area. There are a number of things that can cause interstitial cystitis, such as bladder trauma, autoimmune disorders, spinal...
