Gene Smart Press Releases

Study Shows Benefits of New Church-Based Wellness Program

August 3rd, 2010

Our nation’s crisis of rising obesity rates, inflammatory diseases, and struggles with spirituality and emotional well-being are represented in the pews of churches across America each Sunday. Now a study published in the July 2010 issue of the Center for Disease Control’s Preventing Chronic Disease journal suggests that tackling weight loss and health issues as part of a caring Christian community can dramatically influence an individual’s success rate. Click here to read more.

Study Shows Benefits of New Community-Based Approach to Combating Obesity

July 8th, 2010

Tackling weight loss, risk of chronic disease and overall well being as part of a like-minded social community can dramatically influence an individual’s success rate, according to a new study published in the July 2010 issue of the Center for Disease Control’s Preventing Chronic Disease journal. Click here to read more.

When It Comes To Health and Wellness, Local Churches Tap Into Power of Community

June 14, 2010

A revolutionary new approach to health and wellness that links diet, exercise and spirituality with the support of a nurturing community recently wrapped up a pilot program at the Main Street United Methodist Church in nearby Kernersville, NC. The nine-week program provided participants with the unique opportunity to kick-start a healthier balance in their lives with the support of family and friends doing it with them. Click here to read more.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Associated with a Dramatic Reduction in Aging, According to Study

March 1, 2010

The advantages of having a high Gene Smart Omega-3 IndexTM score continue to expand, with the latest report linking high omega-3 levels to the slowing of the biological aging process. Recent research, as reported in the January 20, 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), demonstrates that omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent shortening of telomeres in patients with cardiovascular disease. Click here to read more.

Healthy Holiday Eating Can Be as Simple as 1-2-3 The Gene Smart Way

December 15, 2009

From Thanksgiving on, the holiday season is traditionally a time for families, friends, celebration and of course, some serious over-indulgence in food and drink. But with some simple preparation, you don’t have to find yourself fighting an uphill battle when you make your annual New Year’s resolution to lose weight and exercise more. Click here to read more.

Gene Smart Wellness and Scrub Island Resort Partner to Offer Exclusive Wellness Vacation Package

December 10, 2009

Learn the fundamentals of healthy living amid the tropical splendor of the British Virgin Island’s newest luxury resort.
Are you ready to create a healthier you…while basking in a tropical paradise? Then you are ready for Living Abundantly – a relaxing, six-day, Caribbean vacation package at the luxurious Scrub Island Resort featuring a hands-on health and wellness program designed by Gene Smart Wellness. Click here to read more.

New Omega-3 Blood Test: A Better Predictor of Coronary Heart Disease Than Cholesterol

August 17, 2009

A new blood test, measuring the level of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells, is now broadly available for the first time to the public everywhere as a consumer-friendly, at-home “finger stick” test. While scientists have long known of the benefits of fish and fish oil for overall heart health... Click here to read more.

Gene Smart Announces Innovative New Wellness Program

June 11th, 2009

The mismatch between today’s typical diets and our genes has been a major contributor to the nation’s health crisis, including obesity and chronic inflammatory disease. Shifting the paradigm to focus... Click here to read more.