Express scripts: Move more & stress Less
Moving your body helps improve mood, boosts energy, and helps with better sleep. Even a simple walk is a great way to manage stress and improve your heart health.
Sitting for too long can hurt your health – physically and mentally. Replacing 30 minutes of sitting with a lively walk can reduce risk of death by 17%. Limiting stressors can also decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke. About 150 minutes per week of low intensity physical activity can bring health-protective benefits.
Moving your body can lead to:
- 20% lower risk for high blood pressure
- 40% lower risk for diabetes
- 50% lower risk for obesity
Are you a “weekend warrior?
Packing physical activity into 1 or 2 days may have the same benefits as people who exercise throughout the week. It’s about the total volume of physical activity – not just the frequency.
The team at Express Scripts by Evernorth are dedicated to helping you achieve your heart health and overall wellness goals with the tools and resources they have available. Please contact Express Scripts at 800.846.4008 to get started on the pathway to a happy, healthy heart!