Benjamin Franklin quipped, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” These words are especially true when it comes to heart disease and disproportionate cardiovascular issues in the Mississippi Delta.
Therefore, Delta Regional Medical Center in partnership with the Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA and the Greenville Mall are launching a Walk with a Doc Program this Saturday, February 16, at the Greenville Mall at 8 a.m.
Around Town: Madison parks program pairs residents with doctors to get exercise Plain-old walking can be good exercise as long as you walk at a pace vigorous enough to get your heart rate up. One rule of thumb, said Dr. Laura Houser, is "if you can talk but not sing. That is a good pace."
WMTV – NBC15 Madison, Wisconsin:
Dr. Andrew Freeman with National Jewish Health talks with Christine Chang about new research about the benefits of women eating more fruits, veggies and whole grains. Watch the segment now.
Watch this video fro Denver’s Walk With A Doc Program.
A regular, short walk can have positive effects on your health. Health benefits include a lower risk heart disease, lower blood pressure and decreased stress. To help encourage area residents to stay healthy, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) at Amarillo is excited to announce a new partnership with Walk With A Doc. […]
Denver Is Urged to Hit the Sidewalks