2008-09-30 23:42:01 -

- Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad Inc., has been named to Fitness Magazine's expert advisory board. Dr. Murad's term will begin January 2009, and he will lend his health and skincare knowledge to the national publication dedicated to helping women live a healthy and balanced life.

"I am tremendously honored to join the Fitness family as a member of its advisory board," said Dr. Murad. "My work is entirely dedicated to helping people with their individual health and skin concerns, and being a part of this board is a wonderful opportunity for me to reach out and help an even greater number of women."

As a member of the

Fitness advisory board, Dr. Murad will provide his advice for feature stories and reader questions, help brainstorm beauty ideas, and will offer previews of his latest projects to its 6.4 million readers. Dr. Murad will also be an active participant on fitnessmagazine.com, which will post his advice and expertise for over 500,000 of its online readers.

Murad, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Howard Murad. M.D., one of the world's foremost authorities on skin health and a pioneer of the clinical skincare movement. All Murad products are based on The Science of Cellular Water, Dr. Murad's unified theory of health and aging.

The Murad brand includes 88 consumer products and 45 professional products sold in 38 countries. Murad is the best selling clinical skincare brand in leading salon and spa locations worldwide. Known globally for high performance topical and internal skincare, Murad has grown by producing innovative products that meet the needs of its customers.

For more information and other locations offering Murad products and professional services, call 800-33-MURAD or visit www.murad.com.

For Murad, Inc.
Paul Williams, 949-916-6880
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