Invite someone you care about on a "Take a Walk, New York!" walk! It's fun to walk with a friend and inviting them tells them you care about their health.

Remember, each walk is led by a knowledgable leader and will frequently pass by subway stations and bus stops, so it will be good for both experienced walkers and new walkers. Our goal is to get as many New Yorkers active and healthy as possible.

Tell a friend about the "Take a Walk, New York!" Walks!

FROM:  Your Name (required)  Your E-Mail (suggested) Message to your friend Send a "Heart Healthy" Mothers Day message for me TO:  Name (required)  E-mail  Phone Number Address (include apt #)  City/Town/Borough  State  Zip Code

Go to Step 3 (Event Schedule) without telling a friend

Heart Health & Walking Facts:

Heart Health and Walking Facts provided by the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and other co-sponsors.

Women now are at equal risk as men for Cardiovascular disease, and CVD is the number one killer of women.

African American women typically develop heart disease at a younger age than white women. Their overall rates of death from heart disease are 69% higher than white women.

According to the New York State Physical Activity Coalition, physical inactivity costs New York State $3 Billion a Year.

Sixty percent of NY's adults do not meet the standards for even moderate physical activity.

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"Take a Walk, New York!"
walks led by the
Neighborhood Open Space Coalition