Media Adivsory: Why Are So Many Americans Overweight?

Dec. 11, 2008 - PRLog -- Who: Dr. Steven V. Joyal, Vice President of Scientific and Medical Affairs at the Life Extension Foundation

What: Dr. Steven V. Joyal will be speaking at The 16th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies http://www.worldhealth.net . It is the largest and most influential academic and industry event worldwide in the area of preventive medicine and biomedical technologies.

When: Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 1:00pm-1:40 pm

Where: The Venetian Hotel
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Why:  To learn why so many Americans fail to shed excess fat pounds and what can be done about it.

What: People desperate to shed fat pounds are reducing their calorie intake and even exercising. Yet more Americans are overweight than ever. Are there missing pieces to explain today’s obesity epidemic?

Dr. Steven Joyal will enlighten the world to overlooked mechanisms involved in the development obesity and type II diabetes during his lecture at the world largest anti-aging medical conference being held today in Las Vegas.

At this lecture, Dr. Joyal is going to introduce two overlooked factors (leptin resistance and glycation) that preclude sustained weight reduction. He will then reveal simple steps that everyone can take to circumvent these obesity-inducing factors that are also involved in type II diabetic complications.



Please contact Tonya Scholz to arrange an interview with Dr. Steven Joyal

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About The Life Extension Foundation
The Life Extension Foundation has been on the cutting-edge of anti-aging research and disease prevention since its inception in 1980. It was first to report that low-dose daily aspirin can help prevent heart attacks, that CoQ10 supports heart health and melatonin supports immune function. The Foundation conveys this cutting-edge information to medical professionals through the monthly Life Extension Magazine. For more info, please go to http://www.lifeextension.com

About Steven V. Joyal, MD
Steven V. Joyal, MD is Vice President of Scientific and Medical Affairs at the Life Extension Foundation, Inc.. He is an accomplished speaker and lecturer. His scientific and medical interests include diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, calorie restriction, healthy aging, and the influence of nutrition upon gene expression. His book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes was published by Warner February, 2008.