Sleep. Love it or hate it, we all need plenty of it to enjoy our best health and have more productive days. The new school year makes it a great time to think about healthy sleep habits, and AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves has gathered some helpful tips to help ensure you get the rest you need. Why is sleep so important? Quality sleep is important for our brains, metabolism, and even our immune systems! Read on →

Another new school year is upon us. Are you ready, parents? On top of gathering new school supplies, it’s also time to think about prepping your young scholars for their best health! AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves has the tips you need to make it a great year. Be sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. Most schools have specific vaccine and immunization requirements for students at each grade level. Read on →

Summer is a wonderful time of the year, but it certainly comes with its own challenges when it comes to healthy skin. AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves has gathered some things you should know about protecting your skin in the summer heat. Typical Summertime Skin Conditions Increased sebum (oil), sweat, and melanin production More dry and coarse skin Eczema flare-ups Unexplained hives Plant-related rashes Prickly heat Sun allergy Medication-induced sunburn Read more on summer skin rashes. Read on →

Summertime means fun time but let’s face it–it’s hot out there, too. If you’re trying to eat healthy, you don’t even have to turn on the stove. AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves has gathered some easy but tasty no-cook recipes for you! Try them out this summer and tell us what you think! Are you prepped for summer eating? Smoothies Smoothies are an easy-peasy way to get hydrated and bump up your intake of fruits and veggies. Read on →

Summertime! Who’s ready to get outside and about the sunshine? There are so many wonderful things about summer–pool parties, barbecues, and plenty of fun in the sun. AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves wants to make sure our community knows how to protect themselves from the dangers of UV rays. Skin cancer is a very common disease in the United States, with thousands of people diagnosed every day. Anyone can get skin cancer, but prevention is key. Read on →

Summer is upon us and AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves wants to cut to the chase with some basic safety tips to help ensure your whole family has plenty of fun–and minimal discomfort–under the sun! Protect yourselves from bug bites. Keep in mind that scented lotions and soaps, perfumes, and even hair sprays can attract mosquitoes. You can use a bug spray with DEET to ward off ticks and mosquitoes, but you should never use DEET on infants younger than two months. Read on →

>My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. -Jim Valvano The months are flying by and before you know it, Father’s Day will be here. AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves wants to help you make Dad’s day even better with a healthy gift he can use all year long. Check out these great ideas below: Reusable bottles (for water, smoothies and protein shakes) Make it easy for Dad to stay hydrated, healthy and green with bottles that can be washed and refused again and again. Read on →

The end of the school year is approaching fast, and for many families in Loxahatchee Groves, that means graduation day is also coming up! Your trusted team at AFC Urgent Care has gathered some tips for your graduates to help ensure a happy and healthy transition to their next chapter. Stay organized and minimize stress. In high school, perhaps you got away with keeping due dates and meetings in your head. Read on →

It’s no secret that moms are often the “family health managers”–making sure that everyone in the house gets to the doctor, takes their medicine and eats their vegetables. But mothers are also notorious for putting themselves last on the list. With Mother’s Day approaching, AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves wants to help celebrate mom with some helpful health tips just for her! Fuel up on your own advice. Most moms tell their families to “eat their veggies” and “don’t skip breakfast.” Mamas, this is good advice for you, too! Read on →

Did you know that April is Pets Are Wonderful Month? It’s true–pets are wonderful and pet ownership offers a number of great health benefits, too! AFC Urgent Care of Loxahatchee Groves has gathered some of the healthy perks you might not even know about. If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, these health benefits might just convince you to finally go for it: Lower Your Stress Levels. Many experts in addiction and healthy rehabilitation recommend that patients get a pet for the stress relief benefits alone. Read on →