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Heart association, audio book publisher develop walking program.

Women's Health Weekly

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2004 DEC 2 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The American Heart Association and audio book publisher Simon & Schuster Audio, have released on CD a walking program to help Americans improve cardiovascular health, control weight, manage stress, and increase their overall well-being.

The healthy heart walking CD, Walking Workouts for a Lifetime of Fitness, includes a 30-minute beginner's walk and a faster-paced 30-minute intermediate walk. The original music in the 2 walking workouts has been written and developed according to the American Heart Association's recommended paces, and the narration of actress Rita Moreno keeps the listener motivated and focused.

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the country's #1 killer of both men and women. More than 930,000 Americans die each year of cardiovascular disease, accounting for more than 40% of all deaths in the United States.

Obesity is also on the rise and nearing epidemic proportions, especially among younger children. In addition to impairing healthy heart function, obesity can lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. And following the recent front-page news of President Clinton's emergency heart surgery, more ...

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