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Sleep and Why You Need It:

Have you ever woken up and said wow I could use three more hours of sleep.  Or did you hit the snooze button four times before realizing you have to get up.  Sleep deprivation has huge consequences that affect almost everything in your life…health, stress, weight, mood.  It is safe to say we are all moving a mile a minute and need to get the right amount of sleep in order to function properly.  There can be small affects from not sleeping the full 8 hours a night, but there can also be very huge impacts to one’s health.  Here is a list of the severe cases that sleep deprivation can cause.

• Blurred Vision
• Weight Gain
• Heart Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Stroke

Sleep Apnea is a key leader of high blood pressure, this is when you have pauses in breathing during sleep and low oxygen levels stress the body and promote inflammation at least three times per week for  a month or longer. 

Here are some other sleep disorders that you need to be aware of.

• Snoring
• Insomnia
• Circadian Rhythm
• Restless Legs Syndrome

One of the number one leading causes of health issues is Stress and Anxiety, they have correlated those issues to not getting enough sleep.  Sleep seems to be connected to everything we can avoid if we just get the recommended eight hours of sleep per night. 

So if you want to avoid some serious health problems catch up on your zzzzz’s and push yourself and family to get the recommended amount of sleep.  It will help your mood, your stress, and your future physical exams. 

Here at We Care Urgent Care, we want to make sure you are in the best possible health situation.  Come see us so we can give you your annual physical for you and your family.

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Happy Mother's Day

We thank you for all you do!!!

Physicals For Pop Warner Football

Just a reminder that we will be there this Saturday for Pop Warner Football doing all the physicals for the team.

Come join us this weekend for some fun in the sun!

Travel Tips:

Whether you’re going to the Gulf Coast, over-seas, or down to South America, If you are planning to travel with or without the family this summer, there are many things you should keep in mind.  These tips to traveling can save you time and money if there is good planning involved.  The research is all out there and here is what we have come up with in a very simple way to create a fantastic trip wherever you decide to go on your annual vacation. 

First let’s dive into the 5 ways to get best travel deals.

1. Book really early – you need at least 3 months lead time to get the best deals.  Keep tabs on prices on sites like these airfarewatchdog.com or farecompare.com, so you will know a deal when you see one. 
2. Make the Web work for you – use backbid.com to pass your reservation to other hotels in the area that extend counteroffers, typically saving you 20%.  Also use tingo.com to check rates for your reservation after you book.  If prices drop for any night of your stay, you get a refund.  There are many more sites like this that can give you a buffer to the deal you thought you had already received.
3. Try a Rental  - hotel bargains in big cities are harder to come by, so try a vacation rental.  They usually offer more space at a lower price. (typically have to stay 2-3 nights minimum)
4. Look For Packages – family resorts and cruises are still hurting from the economic crisis and the accidents from cruise lines.  Now you can find packages for a 14 night cruise including air, hotel, and transfers at the cost of what used to be only for the cruise fare. 
5. Find New Airline Routes – low-cost carriers still drive fare wars, so if you see a new route advertised from your area. 

Here are some important tips to keep in mind after the booking has been made and you are getting on your way.

1. Packing Light and Smart – you should typically never pack bags more than 20lbs because you will be carrying around your bags more than you think.  Make sure you are never taking things that could potentially get taken or get you in trouble (knives, box cutters, etc…).  Less is always good when it comes to traveling.
2. Traveling Smart –
   1. Use ATMs rather than travelers checks: You will get your cash cheaper and faster using an ATM. Just keep in mind that while ATMs give the best possible rates, they do come with transaction fees
   2. Shop cheap and interesting: Do most of your shopping and gift buying in the cheaper countries where gifts are more interesting and your shopping dollar stretches the farthest.
   3. Pay with local cash
   4. Don't over-tip: This is a no brainer, save your cash!
   5. Buy museum passes: Passes save time and money

Traveling can be some of the best experiences of your life.It allows you to learn a new culture, maybe even a new language.Remember to make things easy on yourself by planning ahead and using useful resources to save you time and money.

Travel safe and smart!

We Care Urgent Care

Happy Cinco De Mayo

Please be safe on this very fun and exciting holiday!

Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States.