[Tango] Nature Made(R) and First Magazine Kick off February's Heart Health Month with National Dance Contest

[Lois Donnay]

Nature Made(R) and First Magazine Kick off February's Heart Health
Month with National Dance Contest

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Nature Made(R), America's number
one-selling vitamin, mineral and
supplement brand, in partnership with First magazine, announced today
the launch of its "Your Heart: Feel the Beat" National Dance Contest.
This nationwide contest encourages Americans to tango their way
towards a better heart through dance.

   Starting February 1, people will be able to submit short videos
demonstrating their best heart healthy dance moves for a chance to win
a variety of prizes, including an opportunity to appear in a Nature
Made ad. For each entry submitted by March 15, Nature Made will make a
donation to Groove With Me, a New York-based nonprofit organization
that teaches leadership, pride and creativity to young girls through
dance.

   "Numerous studies show that aerobic exercise helps reduce heart
disease risk, but as every woman knows, sticking to a routine can be a
challenge," says Maggie Jaqua, executive editor, First magazine.
"That's why the latest studies showing that a fun activity like
dancing can be an effective way to enhance heart health are such
welcome news. And when you consider the findings that dancing improves
mood, reduces stress and alleviates tiredness, it's easy to see why
more women are dancing their way to a healthier mind and body."

   According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease
is the nation's number one killer, claiming one life every 30 seconds.
To reduce the risk, the AHA recommends 30 minutes of moderate exercise
daily along with a low-sodium, low-cholesterol diet and staying away
from tobacco smoke. Joseph Keenan, M.D., cardiology researcher and
professor emeritus, University of Minnesota, says dietary supplements
may also be helpful when diet isn't enough.

   "Studies show that certain dietary supplements like fish oil,
CoQ10 and flaxseed oil can be beneficial to the heart," said Dr.
Keenan. "For those trying to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, I
often recommend plant sterols and stanols. These plant-derived
ingredients have been clinically proven to naturally lower cholesterol
and improve heart health. They are present in all fruits and
vegetables, but to get enough plant sterols to lower cholesterol you
need to eat foods fortified with plant sterols or plant sterol
supplements."

   For more information on how to enter Nature Made's "Your Heart:
Feel the Beat" Dance Contest, pick up a copy of the February 25 issue
of First magazine (on newsstands starting February 4), or visit
MyFirstForWomen.com starting February 1. Visit NatureMade.com for more
heart healthy tips and dietary supplements that can complement a
healthful lifestyle.



-- 
Lois Donnay
www.mndance.com
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