Staten Island, leads the City of New York in heart disease, lung disease, obesity, diabetes, and has the highest rate of breast cancer of all the boroughs. By 2030, more than half of Americans could become obese, which could result in millions of new cases of diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, and many more conditions. The Good News:
While projections are grim, they need not be our destiny,
our health is our responsibility, and good health begins with good choices. Exercise strengthens cardiovascular and respiratory systems, keeps muscles and bones strong, helps control weight, prevents and manages diabetes, eases stress and depression, and more …
