Join Delta Dental of Iowa in the Annual Healthiest State Walk
Posted on August 27, 2024 in Healthy Living
Now’s the time to organize your local walk for this year’s Healthiest State Walk from Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa! The 14th annual walk is on October 2, 2024, with thousands of Iowans participating in local walks with their schools, workplaces, and communities. The goal is to walk for 30 minutes per day.
The Delta Dental team is proud to be part of this initiative to share awareness about the importance of exercise in living a healthy lifestyle. Walking is a great way to get your daily exercise, clear your mind, or spend time with others. It’s something that everyone of all ages and abilities can enjoy. Research shows that daily physical activity can:
- Lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by 50%
- Reduce anxiety and depression symptoms by 56%
- Boost overall social-emotional well-being
Last year’s event had participation from all of Iowa’s 99 counties. This year, our goal is to have more than 1,000 registered walks representing Iowa’s 99 counties to make walking part of a healthy lifestyle.
How to Participate
Registration for the event is free. After registering, you’ll receive an Annual Walk Toolkit and other fun resources to make walk day more exciting. The toolkit includes social media captions, graphics, posters, participation certificates, and more. Participation is a great way to grow comradery with workplace teams, and to support one another in healthy activity during the work day.
#WhyIWalk
This year’s walk theme is #WhyIWalk and aims to highlight the impact and importance of simple self-care activities like walking. Walking can benefit your mental health, create time to stay active with a loved one, or keep you healthy and in shape. Inspire others to take action by sharing #WhyIWalk.
Focus on Your Health in October
We hope you’ll choose to focus on health with us throughout the month of October, either by taking a walk, riding a bike, or making healthier choices using the Healthiest State Initiative’s 5-2-1-0 program. Delta Dental is committed to overall wellness, and we hope to help raise awareness about the importance of living a healthier lifestyle.
Learn more about the Healthiest State Initiative.