CHARLESTON, WV, October 7, 2022— Walking is one of the simplest, yet most effective exercises anyone can do. Just thirty minutes a day can help lower blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol, and help people lose weight. With this in mind, the American Heart Association is excited to partner with the Elk River Trail Foundation to bring the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) “Active People, Healthy Nation” initiative to the region.
”Active People, Healthy Nation” is a national initiative led by the CDC to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027. Increased physical activity can improve health, quality of life, and reduce health care costs. Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of at least twenty chronic diseases and conditions and provide effective treatment for many of these conditions. Other potential benefits include better school performance and improved military readiness. Building active and walkable communities can help support local economies, result in less air pollution, and create more cohesive communities.
Next Wednesday (10/12), the mayors from Clendenin, Sutton, Clay, and Gassaway will join together to sign a proclamation showing their support for creating activity-friendly communities. This will take place at 2 p.m. at the Dunden Trail Head in Clay County. They will be joined by Julie Warden, Government Relations Director for the American Heart Association.
“Our mission at the Elk River Trail Foundation is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the Elk River Trails for community health and well-being,” said Ken Tawney, President of the Elk River Trail Foundation. “We are excited to work with the American Heart Association to encourage our communities to get active, especially along the Elk River Trail.”
For more information on “Active People, Healthy Nation” visit https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/activepeoplehealthynation/about-active-people-healthy-nation.html
For more information on the Elk River Trail, visit: https://elkrivertrail.org/
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
For Media Inquiries:
Kevin Pauley, Communications Director: Kevin.Pauley@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org