Letter from the Editor #645

This week we have an article in the European Heart Journal that points out having high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness can actually help an obese patient have a lower risk of mortality and cardiovascular events, than individuals who have low cardiovascular fitness and are not obese. These patients often also have diabetes and improving their fitness levels can definately have a positive effect even without a change in weight. This data ties in perfectly with our feature this week from Sheri Colberg, PhD, Get Motivated to Improve Your Insulin Action with Physical Activity.

It might be a good idea to check out our review of Pam Grout's book a couple of years ago as she discusses the use of Breathing Changes to Jumpstart Your Metabolism.

Both of these items could benefit our kids as a new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that children who are obese may have an even higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related diseases later in life than has been thought.

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