We all know the dangers associated with cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in America. Cardiovascular disease is a strain on our health care system as well as our citizens and families. The estimated direct and indirect cost of coronary heart disease is $165 billion annually.
The best way to keep our hearts healthy and avoid cardiovascular disease is to follow a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a good diet. That’s an area where we can all do better. You can lower your heart disease risk by as much as 82 percent through your nutrition, fitness and health choices. Your heart is in your hands.
To encourage all of us to take care of our hearts and stay fit and healthy, the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association has launched The Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge. It is a 12-week program where you can work toward heart health through fitness choices, health choices or both. You earn points for participating in physical activities or for making smart nutrition choices. At the end of 12 weeks, each participant who meets the points goals receives a medal.
Take the challenge today and get started on the path to staying fit and healthy.
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