National Walk to Work Day is Friday

The Fifth Anniversary of National “Walk to Work Day” will be observed on  Friday, April 4.
This day is set aside to encourage Americans to  turn their commute into exercise and healthy living opportunity by  walking to work. Although many people may walk each day or more often,  on this day workers are encouraged to walk instead of driving.
According  to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among  adults ages 20-74 has more than doubled between 1980 and 2004, climbing  from 15 to almost 33 percent.
“Study after study reveals that  moderate exercise for 30 minutes a day, reduces the risk of heart  disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, stress and depression,” said Oliver  S. Foster, DPM.
“I encourage the public to consider walking on this  day, whether it is to work or back, or even during a lunch break. The  idea is to start moving,” he said.
Dr. Foster has served the Crenshaw  community and greater Los Angeles area for decades from his office at  3756 Santa Rosalia Dr., Suite 302. Whenever possible, he speaks about  the importance of healthy feet.
Foster is an active member of the  California Podiatric Medical Association, where he has served as  president and director. He has also held the position of president of  the National Podiatric Medical Association, trustee of the California  College of Podiatric Medicine and chaired the Podiatry Political Action  Committee.
National “Walk to Work Day” is endorsed by the U.S.  Department of Health and Human Services and the California Podiatric  Medical Association (CPMA).