## NFL and American Heart Association Launch 2024 Health Initiatives For over 20 years, the NFL and the American Heart Association (AHA) have been working together to raise awareness and funds for heart disease and stroke prevention through their partnership, "Play 60 Challenge." Now, the organizations are stepping up their efforts to combat heart disease. The NFL and AHA have announced the launch of several new health initiatives for 2024. These initiatives aim to improve the health of youth athletes, fans, and communities nationwide. The new initiatives include: * **NFL PLAY 60 Challenge:** This program encourages kids to get 60 minutes of physical activity each day. The program provides resources and tools to help kids stay active and healthy. * **AHA Start! Heart Walk:** This annual event raises funds for the AHA's mission to prevent and fight heart disease and stroke. The event also promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles. * **NFL-AHA Healthy Tailgating:** This program provides tips and resources for healthy tailgating at NFL games. The program encourages fans to make healthy food choices and stay hydrated. * **NFL-AHA Healthy Stadiums:** This program recognizes NFL stadiums that meet certain health criteria. The criteria include providing healthy food options, smoke-free policies, and opportunities for physical activity. The NFL and AHA are committed to improving the health of youth athletes, fans, and communities nationwide. These new initiatives will help to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke prevention, and provide resources and tools to help people live healthier lives. According to the AHA, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. The NFL and AHA are working together to change these statistics. The new health initiatives will help to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke prevention, and provide resources and tools to help people live healthier lives.
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