Disease Risk/Prevention
Chronic diseases-such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes-are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable.
Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of these diseases. -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
"I have asthma, so I carry my inhaler with me literally everywhere. On the walking exercise last Spring, I was able leave my inhaler home after 2 weeks because I didn't need to use it as often! That was really a nice benefit from the daily walking. I feel like I have used it less during the summer because of the regular daily walking." -Wellness Participant Nov 08
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