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A mericans are Take steps to be healthy at the
spending more Lehigh Valley Heart Walk
time sitting – at
work, school or in ing, running, biking, 5 killers. activities for kids, free Metro Creative Connection SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL
front of a screen – than swimming, playing sports The American Heart health screenings and in-
ever before, and it is a or doing yoga, the goal is formation, as well as op- Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each
detriment to our health. for adults to get at least Association invites the portunities to recognize week.
This year, the American 150 minutes of moderate Lehigh Valley to take that individuals in the commu-
Heart Association is en- exercise or 75 minutes of first step toward a healthier nity who have made sig-
couraging Americans to vigorous exercise each life at the 2017 Lehigh nificant lifestyle changes.
move more to be Healthy week. Kids should get at Valley Heart Walk on Oct. Dollars raised from events
For Good. least 60 minutes of activ- 1 at the SteelStacks in like the Lehigh Valley
ity every day. Bethlehem. The Heart Heart Walk fund critical
The Healthy For Good Walk brings communities heart and stroke research,
movement is designed to Studies have suggested together to raise funds and health care quality im-
inspire all Americans to that moderate physical celebrate progress in the provement programs, com-
live healthier lives and activity has many proven fight against heart disease munity education and
create lasting change. It benefits for overall health, and stroke. public advocacy.
focuses on the simple idea such as lowering blood
that making small pressure, increasing HDL, The Heart Walk is a For more information
changes today can create or “good” cholesterol and family and pet-friendly about the 2017 Lehigh
a difference for genera- controlling weight. All community event that Valley Heart Walk or to
tions to come. these changes help to re- features a 1-mile or 3-mile register for the event,
duce the risk of cardiovas- walk route (starting from visit www.heart.org/
So whether it’s walk- cular disease and stroke, SteelStacks and continuing lehighvalleywalk or call
the nation’s No. 1 and No. through the South Side of 614-396-3503.
Bethlehem), live music,

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017

Before we are the one sharing your cardiac story, learn your risks for heart disease. A heart
screen at Easton Hospital includes advanced tools and diagnostics to uncover critical details
about your heart and prompt early, lifesaving detection. Learn more at EastonScreen.com.

Read these patients’ cardiac stories at MyEastonStory.com.

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