Your good vision depends largely on the health of the optic nerve. Glaucoma is a condition wherein your optic nerve suffers damage, generally due to the extraordinarily high pressure in your eye. One of the leading causes of blindness, Glaucoma, can occur at any age, but you will find it most prevalent among the sixty-year-olds …
Dry skin is no fun, and in the cold months, it typically gets worse. Humidity is low in Winter, and the moisture in the air is what helps keep your skin from drying out. At AFC Urgent Care Worcester, we are here to provide you with all the information you need to feel comfortable this season. These …
There are a few illnesses that are common among children in the Winter. Adults can catch them too, but the symptoms are usually very different. With the second wave of COVID happening, it’s important to keep your children safe from other preventable diseases. If you or a loved one feels under the weather this season, …
With flu season among us, it can be hard to make the distinction between COVID-19 and the flu. Many of the symptoms are similar between the two, and understanding the differences could end up saving a life. COVID-19 is highly contagious in comparison to the flu, and with no vaccine, it’s important to take the …
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The holidays bring around a lot of good feelings to others, from quality time with loved ones to enjoying hot chocolate on a cold day. During this time, it is extremely important to remember to take time for ourselves to recharge, as this can often end up being a very overwhelming time. Maintaining your personal …
Fall and winter tend to be stressful times, but 2020 has made that truer than ever! COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of daily lives across the country (and the globe!) and that won’t be stopping anytime soon. In addition to battling COVID-19 this winter, flu season is officially in full swing. The best way …
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COVID-19 testing has been a popular topic of discussion in recent months and the accessibility of testing has improved greatly. While it’s a great thing that more people can get tested, it’s also brought along tons of questions from those wondering fi they need to be tested or not. To make things even more confusing, …
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Because COVID-19 is new, scientists are still doing research to determine its cause, vaccination, and a cure. Because there is so much that is still unknown about the virus, no one is quite sure how long a potential outbreak may last. Follow these steps to create a plan in case you experience an outbreak in …
Sex is a natural part of life for most teens and adults. Since sex is so common, there’s no reason to be ashamed of it! Being nervous to talk about sex quickly leads to a lack of information and people begin having unsafe sex without even knowing it. Today, let’s dig into a topic that’s …
Unfortunately, there is not a specific therapy for treating norovirus gastroenteritis – so any treatment tips are primarily geared towards preventing dehydration, providing symptom control, and trying to increase comfort until the symptoms ease up or cease. Try a B.R.A.T. diet. Some people think that fasting will help speed up the recovery from norovirus. Unfortunately, …
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