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FOR A HEALTHIER YOU, START WALKING
The best way to boost your health may be step by step. Here’s a look
at the benefits of walking workouts—along with some safety tips.
Sources: American Council on Exercise; American Heart Association; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Health in Aging Foundation; National Institute on Aging
To help stay healthy, that’s how
much time adults need to set
aside every week for aerobic
activities such as brisk walking.
women, those who
walked three or more
hours per week cut
their risk of a heart
attack or other heart
problems by 35 percent
compared to those
who weren’t active.
In one study of
more than
70,000
150
MINUTES
About 6 in 10
Americans say they
walked for at least
10 minutes in the
past week.
Most people don’t
need to see a doctor
before starting a
walking program. But
it’s a good idea if you
have heart disease,
diabetes, asthma or
joint problems.
If you wear headphones,
keep the volume down
and watch out for traffic
that you might not hear.
Are you a walking warrior?
Tell us your story on our
Facebook page.
Are you a beginning walker? Forget
speed and walk at a comfortable
pace. Then gradually work up to
Wearing lighter colors
makes you more visible to
cars at dawn and dusk. You
might also wear reflective
clothing or carry a flashlight.
100 STEPS A MINUTE.
KEEPING YOUR
HEART HEALTHY
IN AN EFFORT to focus more on cardiac care, Cole Me-
morial’s cardiology team is strengthening its partnership
with Medicor Associates, a part of UPMC Hamot Heart
and Vascular Institute. Two new cardiology specialists
will now assist adult and geriatric patients who are di-
agnosed with cardiovascular disease and other chronic
illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
in Coudersport and Port Allegany.
In addition to cardiologist Cyril Gunawardane, MD,
Mike Wilt, PA-C, and Steven Herrmann, MD, will offer
patients the same high-quality care and expertise afforded
to those in the Erie area, without the long trip.
Cole Memorial offers the technology and support to
deliver comprehensive cardiology care.
H e a r t H e a l t h
HEART ATTACK: Know the warning signs
If you see these in yourself or someone else, don’t wait. CALL 911.
Chest pain, pressure, fullness or
squeezing that lasts more than a
few minutes or comes and goes
Pain in the arms, shoulder,
back, neck, jaw or stomach
Source: American Heart Association
Sudden lightheadedness, shortness
of breath, nausea or cold sweat
Need heart care? To make an appointment, please call 814-274-5576 or visit
for more information.
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