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American Heart Association and Nature Rocks Partner to Empower Families to Get Outdoors and Get Active a Life
Nature Rocks, a national program created to inspire and empower parents to take their families to play, explore and enjoy quality time in nature, announced a collaboration with the American Heart Association’s Start! initiative. Families are challenged to take the "60 miles in 60 days" walking pledge.
HealthDay Article: The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Lifespan -- Study
The more Americans engage in one of their favorite pastimes -- sitting around -- the shorter their average life span, a new study suggests.
Walking Associated with Lower Stroke Risk in Women
Women who walked two or more hours a week or who usually walked at a brisk pace (3 miles per hour or faster) had a significantly lower risk of stroke than women who didn’t walk, according to a large, long-term study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Start! Heart Walk
The Start! Heart Walk is a great way to help fund and support the life-saving mission of the American Heart Association. Held nationwide, Start! Heart Walks promote physical activity and heart-healthy living in an environment that’s fun with family, friends or coworkers!