Start Moving, Win Prizes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2010) – The University of Kentucky community needs to get moving, for our hearts' sake.

Heart disease is Kentucky’s No. 1 cause of death. But by exercising for as little as 30 minutes each day, everyone can significantly reduce their risk for heart disease.

That's what the Start! Campaign is all about – simple steps. Walk more. Eat better. Live a longer, healthier life.

UK Health & Wellness and UK HealthCare introduce the American Heart Association’s Start! Campaign, a physical activity initiative to fight heart disease and stroke by getting people moving through workplace walking programs.

UK’s Spring Challenge runs from Feb. 3 to April 16. Participants must register for the challenge by Feb. 26.

For more information and to register online, visit the Web site at http://www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/ukstart.html.