Healthy Heart

FOX23 News, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are teaming up to motivate the Capital Region to live healthier, happier lives with the "Healthy Heart" campaign. There are so many simple things almost everyone can do that can help prevent heart disease and stroke as well as lengthen life expectancy. Through on-air public service announcements these simple steps are brought to our viewers (there are links at the side of this page where you can see all the PSAs produced to date). In addition, when new research or other news-worthy events occur related to heart health, FOX23 News at Ten will bring those stories to you as "Healthy Heart Alerts." And, FOX23 News is committed to supporting research through sponsorship and promotion of local event fundraisers like the annual Start! Heart Walk each October.

Below is a link to valuable information and resources from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. You will also find there the "Start!" program which can help motivate you and those you care about to take care of the heart.

It is so easy to make small lifestyle changes that will pay off later in life. Take a few minutes to visit the sites below and here's to you and your Healthy Heart.

www.americanheart.org

Choose Which Walk Works For You

The Capital Region Start! Heart Walk
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Walk starts at 10 a.m.
1 or 3 miles
The Crossings, Colonie
Emcees:   John Gray, news anchor, FOX 23
Ric Mitchell, B95.5’s Ric and Laura in the Morning

At 9:30 a.m., all of the survivors at the walk will doff the red caps that identify them. The Red Cap Wave is a chance to honor those who’ve survived heart disease or stroke, and a chance to see that the money raised at the Heart Walk will help other people beat heart disease and stroke.

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The North Country Start! Heart Walk
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
Registration starts at 9 a.m.
Walk starts at 10:45 a.m.
1 or 3 miles
The Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs
Emcees: Mark Baker, news anchor, FOX 23
Kate Sullivan, Froggy 107.1

At 10:15 a.m., all of the survivors at the walk will doff the red caps that identify them. The Red Cap Wave is a chance to honor those who’ve survived heart disease or stroke, and a chance to see that the money raised at the Heart Walk will help other people beat heart disease and stroke.

At Both Walks

Help raise funds to fight cardiovascular diseases and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 3 killers in America. Join us for healthy activities and Subway sandwiches afterward.
It’s so much more than a walk! There will be

• health information,
•  health screenings,
•  live entertainment
• a Kids Zone with a Bounce House for children.

* The Yankee Doodle Band will lead the walk.
For information, call 869-4042 or visit www.saratogaglensfallswalk.org.

2008 Start! Heart Walk