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June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜

The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast! More than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's.

An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65+ are living with Alzheimer's in 2022.

Seventy-three percent are age 75 or older.

About 1 in 9 age 65 and older (10.7%) has Alzheimer's, and almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women.

For more information on Alzheimer’s disease, please visit ➡️ https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures

Today, we honor the fallen. 🇺🇸🙏
Those who made the ultimate sacrifice.



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New week, new opportunities. ☕️💙
Happy Monday from CheckPoint Crowley!

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month!

Physical activity is key to maintaining health and well-being.

Getting active can improve fitness and reduce stress, reduce risk for many chronic diseases, and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Did you know that CheckPoint Urgent Care locations offer physical exams for both sports and school? ⚽️





https://health.gov/news/202105/move-may-and-celebrate-national-physical-fitness-sports-month

Happy Weekend from us to you! ☀️

We hope you make time to relax and enjoy precious moments with family and friends!

With warmer Spring weather comes…you guessed it…allergy season 😫🤧

Seasonal allergies can wreak havoc on your sinus cavities, causing a runny nose, watery eyes, and other very uncomfortable symptoms! Here are a few tips to help combat seasonal :

🌸 Reduce your exposure to allergy triggers

🐝 Take precaution when pollen counts are high

🌀 Keep indoor air clean

💊 Take medication when needed

For more information, visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/in-depth/seasonal-allergies/art-20048343

March is National Kidney Month!

The National Kidney Foundation encourages you to Take Five 🖐 for your kidneys:

1️⃣ Get Tested
2️⃣ Reduce NSAIDs
3️⃣ Cut the Processed Foods
4️⃣ Exercise Regularly
5️⃣ Stay Well Hydrated

For more information on kidney health, visit the National Kidney Foundation’s website:

For National Kidney Month, Take Five for your Kidneys New York, NY – March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is calling on all Americans to take five healthy steps for their kidneys. The kidneys are the body’s chemical factories, filtering waste and performing vital functions that control things like red blood cell product...

Happy Mardi Gras from us to you! 💜💛💚

Hope y’all “Laissez Bon Temps Rouler” today, but if there are any mishaps on the parade route…we’re open until 8 PM!

As we near Valentine’s Day, we did some research on the heart, and found a few of these heart facts very interesting! ❤️

💕 The heart pumps approximately 1.5 gallons of blood per minute

💕 Your heart beats 100,000 times per day

💕 The human heart pumps blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels

For more interesting heart facts, visit 👉🏼health.clevelandclinic.org/facts-about-the-heart/amp/

27 Amazing Facts About Your Heart These fun facts about your ticker may surprise you

February is American Heart Month!

Heart health starts at home. To ensure you are taking great care of your heart, be sure to:

❤️ Get the right amount of exercise

❤️ Stay mindful of your diet

❤️ Reduce stress where possible

For more info, visit:

U.S. commemorates 57th consecutive American Heart Month in February It's February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.