-Fighting P.A.D.-

"Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) not only comes with double the risk of heart attack and stroke, but sometimes it comes with symptoms-pain or cramping in the legs. And that can tempt you to walk less . . . [Y]ou can help beat the pain with a structured walking plan. And walking can help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke and reduce stress."*

The Plan

1. Schedule walks 3 to 5 times a week (no more than 2 days in between).
2. Set real goals and stick to them. Start with 35 minutes. When you feel less pain, add 5 minutes until you're up to 50 minutes.
3. Stop when you start feeling pain. But get going as soon as the pain goes away.
4. Don't skimp on stretching-warm ups and cool downs.
5. Believe you will feel better. It may be hard at first, but with time you should be able to walk more and hurt less.*

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No matter what keep moving 'cause if you don't move it, you loose it. "Nutt Said"

* "The Inside Story." Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceutical Partnership, Issue One 2010, p. 1.