Latest stats show stress and lack of physical activity are rising, putting heart health at risk

As people navigate higher levels of stress and spend more of their day sitting, finding time to move can feel challenging. Less than half of adults and fewer than one in five children in the U.S. get the recommended amount of physical activity needed for heart health, according to the American Heart Association's 2025 Heart & Stroke Statistical Update. That's why the Association invites communities nationwide to gather on Wednesday, April 1 for National Walking Day.