Heart disease and stroke remain the No. 1 and No. 4 killers in our country. To fight these statistics, the American Heart Association has started My Heart. My Life. This comprehensive health, wellness and fitness platform will help Americans improve their cardiovascular health. My Heart. My Life. is an important component of the American Heart Association’s national goal to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% and to reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20% by the year 2020.

My Heart. My Life. provides many programs and resources to help all Americans achieve the 2020 Impact goal. These fun and engaging programs are designed to encourage participation from all age groups, and to bring communities together. Through My Heart. My Life. programs, we all can improve their cardiovascular health. 
 

	Walking Clubs  A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. You can reduse your risk and have fun by joining a local walking club.			My Life Check Thanks to the science and research volunteers of the American Heart Association, we have created a simple tool so you know where you stand on your road to good health.
	National Walking Day  On this day, employees are encouraged to wear sneakers to work and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk.			Celebrate at the Heart Walk Join thousands of your friends, neighbors and co-workers as we gather together to raise money to fight heart disease and celebrate the steps we are taking to create a healthier America.
	Fit-Friendly Companies Worksite wellness programs can help prevent factors for cardiovascular disease and help lower healthcare costs. Implementing such programs in your company will help protect your greatest resources – your employees.			Teaching Gardens Healthy habits start at a young age. Teaching Gardens engages students while teaching them about healthy living.

 For more information please contact Mitzi Jones via phone
at (717) 730-1781 or via email at mitzi.jones@heart.org