Walkathon emphasises importance of exercising
(No Ratings Yet)Bollywood actor Mandira Bedi led scores of people including students in the walkathon on the World Heart Day to increase awareness on how to keep ones heart healthy.
“The most fantastic thing that you are doing is emphasising the importance of exercises by initiating this walkathon. I hope this becomes a regular feature here in Amritsar,” said Bedi before flagging off the walkathon.
Bedi also release heart shaped balloons in the sky, as children held banners displaying messages on how to combat heart ailments.
“We bring the message to the people of Punjab that beware of the heart diseases that are plaguing the state’s people. We suggest that all must eat healthy to stay healthy. This will ensure that Punjab stays not just a state throbbing with culture but reverberates with health, too,” said Nitsmriti, a student.
H. P Singh, one of the organisers, said: “World Heart day is celebrated all over the world. Basically, this is an attempt to spread awareness amongst people about how to beat the heart diseases. You are aware that cigarette smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, overeating and stress are the big reasons of heart diseases. If we can control these factors, we can overcome heart diseases and there will be no huge bills to be paid for expensive heart treatments”.
— ANI
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