Thousands of Americans are lacing up their sneakers today and walking as part of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual National Walking Day.
“Studies have suggested that moderate physical activity has many proven benefits for an individual’s overall health, such as lowering blood pressure, increasing HDL or “good” cholesterol and controlling weight,” according to the AHA. “All these changes help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers."