Heart Health Awareness Month

By exercising as little as 30 minutes a day, you can reduce your risk of heart disease. In fact, studies have shown that for every hour of walking, you may increase your life expectancy by two hours. Plus, exercise helps control your weight and blood pressure, helps you relax, and can improve your mood. Start with a small goal and commit to it regularly. Get moving and you’ll feel better, your life depends on it!

  • Studies show that for every hour of walking, life expectancy may increase by two hours.
  • Walking for as few as 30 minutes a day provides heart health benefits.
  • Walking is the single most effective form of exercise to achieve heart health.
  • Physically active people save $500 a year in healthcare costs.
  • Employers can save $16 for every $1 they spend on health and wellness.
  • Fitness programs have reduced employer healthcare costs by 20 – 55%.
  • Reducing just one health risk in the workplace increases productivity by 9%.
  • Reducing one health risk decreases absenteeism by 2%.

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One Response to Heart Health Awareness Month

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