NewsChannel 13: Walking Your Way to Heart Health

Dr. Robert Benton, chief of cardiology at Samaritan Hospital, talks about how physical activities in the cold weather, such as shoveling the driveway, can be dangerous for those with heart conditions!

Want to get in shape AND boost your mental health? Try walking! Dr. William Douglas of St. Peter’s Sports & Spine, talks about the benefits of walking during an interview on WTEN.

Offered every month by Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, “Walk With a Doc,” is a heart-healthy program featuring a one-mile walk with an area cardiologist. The next walk is at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Troy Farmers Market.