News Date: Tuesday 1st May 2007
Tim backs heart campaign and urges over 50s to "get physical"
East Worthing and Shoreham MP Tim Loughton today backed a British Heart Foundation (BHF) poster campaign urging people over 50 to be physically active for the sake of their health.
Tim gave the thumbs up to the heart charity's 30 a Day campaign, after hearing the facts laid bare by BHF at a House of Commons event. BHF statistics reveal someone in the UK dies every 15 minutes as a direct result of physical inactivity, so Tim is encouraging adults in his area to be active for 30 minutes every day.
The BFH survey also found that 35% of people asked in the South East would do be more physically active if they had more time
Tim commented:
"This is a fun campaign with an important message. Get physical, have fun and protect your future health. There are lots of ways to get your 30 a Day, but ones that you enjoy and can fit into every day life are likely to be the winners - be it gardening, walking the dog or a bit of a dance.
"Just 30% of people over 50 in the UK get their 30 a Day, but the benefits are massive. It can halve your risk of heart disease and many other illnesses, setting people up for a healthy, independent later life.
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Note to Editors:
1) For more information about the BHF campaign please visit bhf.org.uk/30aday or order a free campaign booklet by calling 0808 156 5630.
