Healthy You
Americans are living longer but that doesn't necessarily translate into healthier aging. Texercise can help you to enjoy life and live it to the fullest!
Did you know...
- Preventable illnesses make up approximately 80 percent of the burden of illness and 90 percent of all U.S. health care costs. (Preventdisease.com)
- In Texas, cardiovascular diseases are among the 10 most frequent causes of hospitalization of people 45 years and older. (Texas Department of State Health Services.) Learn more about cardiovascular disease and stroke from the Cardiovascular and Disease Stroke Program website.
- More than 1 million Texans have been diagnosed with diabetes and another 0.5 million are believed to have undiagnosed diabetes (Texas Department of State Health Services.) Learn more about diabetes from the Texas Diabetes Council.
Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk and minimize the impact of disease. Not only are there health benefits from regular exercise, it also helps you look and feel good.
Texercise is here to help you on your path to a fit and healthier life by sharing nutrition information and sponsoring health and fitness activities throughout Texas!
Regular Texercise:
- Promotes healthy muscles, bones and joints
- Improves balance and coordination
- Increases stamina
- Reduces the cost of medical care
Updated: April 30, 2013
