BIDEFGHiealth Vascular Health (NAPSA)—A free online book can help children learn what it takesto live healthier lives. The Vascular Health Activity Workbook for children, aged 5 to 12 years, is available on Vascular Web.org at www.vascularweb. org/activitybook. In the workbook, “blood buddies” teach chil- dren how the vascular system delivers oxygen and nutrients and why they need to eat well and be active to stay healthy. oe" ed Werles g Pernt Did You Know? Eating the wrong foods can raise the cholesterollevels in your blood, creating sticky blockages in your veins and arteries, Vascular surgeons are special doctors whocan help with blockages. v START T FINISH @ An online site teaches children how to maintain their vascular health. It stresses the importance of exercise, healthy eating and not smoking, through fun exercises and coloring pages. Vascular surgeons wantto help teachers and parents teach youngsters about the health risks of obesity and smoking. If children understand how their bodies work, they may be morelikely to develop goodlifestyle habits. Adult vascular health complications include blocked carotid arteries that can cause paralyzing strokes, ruptured aortic aneurysms, and peripheral arterial disease.
