THD Invites Residents to Celebrate Move More Month

The Trumbull Health Department and First Selectwoman Vicki Tesoro, have teamed up once again to celebrate Move More Month on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 with a short walk around the Town Hall neighborhood. The walk will begin at 12:15 p.m. at the Town Hall Courtyard, 5866 Main Street, Trumbull. All residents, business owners, and employees are encouraged to join the Town for a walk for good health. The walk will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. No registration is necessary. Move More Month is sponsored by the American Heart Association. It is a day to remind people about the health benefits of walking.

“Spring is in the air and there is no better time than now to start moving,” said Rhonda Capuano, Director of Health at the Trumbull Health Department. “We encourage you to dust off your walking shoes and to join us for our third annual walk around the town.”

There are many positive benefits to physical activity. Cardiovascular exercise, such as walking, strengthens the heart and lungs, increasing overall fitness. It can:

• Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes
• Improve cholesterol levels
• Lower blood pressure
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Strengthen bones and muscles, and
• Improve balance and coordination.

The Trumbull Health Department encourages residents, business owners, and employees to join the walk for good health on April 10th! Walking route maps are available on the Health Department page of the town website: www.trumbull-ct.gov/THD .

For more information on the benefits of walking visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.

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The Trumbull Health Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all it serves through the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and by assuring a safe and clean environment for our residents. For more information about the Trumbull Health Department call 203-452-1030 or visit www.trumbull-ct.gov/THD.