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Fitness More Important than Obesity for Survival in Elderly

An interesting new study in older Americans shows very clearly that those who are the most fit live the longest. Fit fatter people live longer than thin unfit people. Of course, those who are overweight have a tendency to become unfit – a bad combination. It is now also clear that those overweight early in life are more likely to get a variety of diseases. However, these new findings are quite encouraging to those who are consistently exercising in an effort to improve their health, yet may still be struggling with their weight.

Read More: disease, elderly, Exercise, fitness, living longer, organic food, overweight, supplements

Fish Oil Lowers Fat Mass and Shrinks Fat Cells

In a study with 27 type II diabetic women it was found that three grams of fish oil per day (containing 1.8 grams of omega 3 fatty acids like DHA) given for two months reduced total fat mass as well as reduced the size of fat cells. Inflammatory genes operating within fat were also reduced, an important result indicating that leptin status was improved (though not directly measured). This study shows how fish oil can improve unhealthy body composition even in individuals with significantly disturbed metabolism.

Read More: DHA, fish oil, metabolism, overweight, supplements, Triglycerides

Hawthorn – A Potent Heart Tonic

A scientific review of hawthorn in patients with mild to moderate chronic heart failure has shown that hawthorn has a significant rejuvenating effect on the heart. Amazingly, hawthorn extracts were able to improve oxygen utilization and decrease shortness of breath. Participants were able to exercise better and had significantly less fatigue.

Read More: Cardio Helper, Hawthorn, heart failure, nutrients, physical fitness, rejuvenating effect, supplements

Calcium in Teenage Girls Builds Bones

A new study highlights the significant gains to be made by consistent calcium supplementation, gains that are lost when calcium supplementation is stopped. Maximizing bone development during teenage years is vital for a woman’s later-life risk for osteoporosis. Indeed, the failure to maximize optimal bone formation during teenage years is lost ground that is difficult to make up.

Read More: Bone and Joint Helper™, Calcium, Calcium AEP, Coral Calcium, Daily Bone Xcel™, girls, osteoporosis, supplements, teenagers, Tri-Cal

Fish Oil Reduces Atrial Fibrillation and Sudden Death

Researchers around the world continue to trumpet the benefits of fish oil, especially in the prevention of sudden death from heart failure that is often triggered by atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythms). The large scale GISSI prevention trial showed a whopping 45% decrease in sudden cardiac death in patients who had already had a first heart attack.

Read More: atrial fibrillation, cardiac death, Cardio Helper, Daily Energy Multiple Vitamin™, Daily Super Pack™, DHA, fish oil, heart, LeptiCardio Pack™, prevention, supplements

Video: Bone & Joint Helper, Novel Bone and Joint Nutrients

Byron J. Richards introduces a newly enhanced bone and joint supplement that includes novel nutrients to reduce inflammation. Yes, calcium and vitamin D are important. But, this new supplement goes beyond the basics for advanced bone and joint support. Learn more about the nutrients in Wellness Resources Bone & Joint Helper.

Read More: bone loss, bones, Byron Richards, calcium, Calcium, inflammation, joints, nutrients, supplements, Vitamin D, vitamins, Wellness Resources