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How To De-Stress During The Holidays

November 28, 2016

While the holidays are full of fun and festivities, they can also be extremely stressful. People have a tendency to set high expectations for...

Preventing Infection In A Scrape

November 21, 2016

Whether it's a child falling off a bike or an adult tripping and falling, cuts and scrapes happen all the time. Most minor cuts and scrapes won't...

4 Healthy Sides For Your Thanksgiving Meal

November 14, 2016

The holiday season is notorious for coinciding with weight gain. It seems that anywhere you go during the holidays, there are cookies, candies...

4 Common Eye Injuries

November 7, 2016

Eye injuries can vary from something as minor as a scratch on the eye to a deep puncture wound. In some cases, an eye injury can require surgery...

Yoga Versus Pilates

October 31, 2016

If you meet a yoga or Pilates enthusiast, each will rave about their workouts, arguing that one is better than the other. The truth is, both ...

Concussions on the Gridiron [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 26, 2016

5 Healthy Soup Recipes

October 24, 2016

Fall is the perfect time for comfort food. If you're looking for something warm, satisfying, but still healthy, soup is the perfect food. To ...

Signs and Symptoms of Strep Throat

October 17, 2016 by CareNow

While strep throat accounts for only a small number of sore throats, it can be truly miserable. In fact, when strep throat is left untreated,...

Everything to Know About Flu Shots [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 13, 2016 by CareNow

CareNow Urgent Care Is Now In Denver!

October 13, 2016 by CareNow

CareNow has been one of the most popular urgent care facilities in the state of Texas since 1993. Now, with more than 25 locations in North Texas...

6 Tips For Staying Healthy This Fall

October 11, 2016

Getting sick is almost inevitable during the fall. In fact, the average adult contracts two to four colds each year. However, there are a few...

New Dallas CareNow Location

September 29, 2016

CareNow continues to be one of the most popular, well-respected urgent care centers in Texas, adding more locations throughout the United States...

Fall Allergies Stats, Symptoms, and Solutions ...

September 27, 2016

What You Should Know About Fall Allergies

September 26, 2016

Fall allergies affect as many as 75% of those who suffer from allergies in the spring. With the ability to travel for hundreds of miles, ragweed...

Create Your Own (Light) Pumpkin Spice Latte

September 19, 2016

It's that time of year again. Anywhere you look there's pumpkin-flavored everything. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is easily one of the most popular...

How To Treat Bronchitis

September 13, 2016

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways in the lungs. It is a nagging illness that affects an estimated 8.7 million adults in the U.S. ...

Allergies Vs. Sinus Infection

August 29, 2016

The symptoms of allergies and a sinus infection are quite similar, leaving many to wonder which they're suffering from. How long the symptoms...

How Often Should You Get Blood Work Done?

August 22, 2016

It's not uncommon for your doctor to recommend you get blood work done from time to time. However, most people aren't clear on what blood work...

Preparing Your Child To Go Back To School

August 16, 2016

As summer comes to an end, it's important to begin preparing your child for the return of school. Getting your child back into a routine is key...

When Are Stitches Required For A Cut?

August 15, 2016

If you have a cut, the first step is to treat the wound, then the second step is to determine whether or not the cut requires stitches. The longer...

5 Ways To Stay Cool this Summer

July 27, 2016

With August upon us, the temperatures can seem unbearable. While high temperatures can be uncomfortable, they can also be dangerous. High temperatures...

4 Insect-Related Diseases You Should Know

July 25, 2016

During the summer, it's common to spend more time outdoors, whether it's on a patio, at a ballpark or on a hike. However, in spending more time...

What You Should Know About Sunscreen

July 18, 2016

There's a good chance you've been told to wear sunscreen since you were a child. Sunscreen is essential in helping to protect your skin from ...

5 Healthy Options for Your Next BBQ

July 14, 2016

Nothing says summer quite like an outdoor BBQ. However, if you're trying to eat healthy, this can seem like a sure-fire way to ruin your diet...

New CareNow Urgent Care in Dallas

July 8, 2016

CareNow continues to be one of the most popular urgent care centers in Texas, adding more and more locations throughout the state. As a great...

Preventing Concussions in Children’s Sports

June 27, 2016 by CareNow

These days it seems that concussions are in the news constantly. With a spotlight on the injury due to NFL players, new protocols have been put...

Four Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep

June 20, 2016 by CareNow

When things are busy in day-to-day life, sleep seems to be the first thing to go. Our thought is that by shaving a few hours of sleep off, we...

Avoiding Foodborne Illness at Your Summer BBQ

June 13, 2016 by CareNow

Grilling out can be one of the most enjoyable summer activities there is, especially if you’re able to spend time with friends and family...

Adult Coloring Books and Stress Relief

June 6, 2016 by CareNow

There are many things adults do to relieve stress. Yoga, massages, meditation and exercise are all proven to help alleviate anxiety and stress...

What is CareNow Healthy Savings?

May 23, 2016 by CareNow

If you are a patient at CareNow, but don’t have medical insurance, the Healthy Savings Card™ is a great option for you. This card...

What Is West Nile Virus?

May 23, 2016 by CareNow

With so much talk about the Zika virus in the news lately, it’s easy to forget about one of the other major mosquito-transmitted viruses:...

Healthy Recipes for Traditional Mexican Dishes

May 16, 2016 by CareNow

There is nothing quite like a great Mexican dish. However, Mexican food is notorious for being bad for the waistline. If you want to indulge ...

Protecting Your Child From the Sun

May 6, 2016 by CareNow

During the summer months, kids can spend hours at a time outside without a second thought. Unfortunately, most parents don’t think about...

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Mosquitoes

April 25, 2016 by CareNow

With the Zika virus all over the news as of late, mosquitoes are a major concern this year. In addition to the Zika virus, mosquitoes are known...

Everything You Need to Know About Pinkeye

April 18, 2016 by CareNow

Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, is an irritation and redness of the tissue around the eyeball. The most common cause of pink eye is...

Importance of Drug Screening New Employees

April 13, 2016 by CareNow

As a private employer, you have the right to implement workplace policies regarding employee drug testing thanks to local, state and federal ...

4 Family Activities to Encourage Exercise

April 11, 2016 by CareNow

With so many electronic devices readily available these days, it’s often difficult to get your kids up and moving. Even adults have trouble...

What You Need to Know About Hearing Loss

March 31, 2016 by CareNow

A startling 20% of Americans, nearly 48 million people, will suffer from some level of hearing loss. Even more surprising, one in three people...

Five Things to Have in Your Home First Aid Kit

March 28, 2016 by CareNow

Whether you have kids in your home or not, keeping a home first aid kit is important. Common household accidents such as burns, scrapes, bee ...

Unexpected Spring Allergy Triggers

March 21, 2016 by CareNow

Springtime is here and with it comes spring allergies. While the weather is beautiful and flowers are finally beginning to blossom again, there...

Beginner’s Guide to Training for a 5k

March 15, 2016 by CareNow

Most people who don’t consider themselves runners or haven’t run in awhile are often overwhelmed at the thought of training for a...

What You Need to Know About Vision Screenings

February 29, 2016 by CareNow

Eye health is something that can easily be taken for granted. Because most people are born with the ability to see clearly, it’s often ...

Chemical Exposure Symptoms

February 22, 2016 by CareNow

Chemical exposure is a scary thing, especially because many chemicals are invisible and odorless. Because you may not always know when you&rsquo...

What You Need to Know About X-Rays

February 17, 2016 by CareNow

Whether you broke an arm as a child or suffered from a cavity as an adult, most of us have had an x-ray of some sort in our life. While it&rsquo...

What to Expect During an Annual Physical

February 10, 2016 by CareNow

Annual physical exams are something that create a lot of resistance and anxiety for many people. However, healthy or not, it’s important...

What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus

February 5, 2016 by CareNow

It’s a disease most people weren’t familiar with until recently. The Zika virus, now spread to 29 different countries, is transmitted...

When to Seek Medical Treatment for a Burn

January 25, 2016 by CareNow

According to statistics from the American Burn Association, an estimated 450,000 patients receive medical treatment in a hospital or emergency...

Know the Difference Between a Sprain, Strain and...

January 18, 2016 by CareNow

If you’ve ever “twisted” your ankle, you know how painful it can be. What many of us don’t know is how to tell the difference...

4 Ways to Keep Up Your New Year’s Resolution

January 11, 2016 by CareNow

Every January, nearly half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s to lose weight, get more organized or quit smoking...

New Mansfield CareNow Location

January 7, 2016 by CareNow

As one of the most popular urgent care centers in Texas, CareNow continues to add more and more locations. Offering everything from urgent care...

6 Healthy Foods in Season for January

January 4, 2016 by CareNow

After the holiday season, many people use the New Year as motivation to kick-start a healthy eating plan. However, that first trip to the grocery...