A second chance for better health

Can you imagine having two heart attacks when you think you're in great shape? Although Mike Friedberger, a product development manager in Piscataway, never formally exercised, he thought that staying active was enough to keep him healthy.

It wasn't until after undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery that he learned about his heart attacks and that his arteries were highly blocked. "I was always confident that I was in great shape," he says. Since his surgery, he's kept up a healthy diet and exercise routine for over five years. And now he can learn even more about his health and well-being through LifeSteps. "Even if you think you're in great shape, you might be a ticking time bomb," says Mike. "Good habits like maintaining a healthy diet and exercise program are the best things that you can do for yourself.

Building a healthier lifestyle is at the heart of LifeSteps, and so are health screenings and early detection. So I encourage all employees to take advantage of the program. I wish I had taken this advice before I had to learn it the hard way!"