Tag: Irisin

  • Health

    ‘Exercise hormone’ found to target key bone cells

    Scientists have discovered that irisin, a hormone released by muscles during exercise, directly acts on key regulatory cells that control the breakdown and formation of bone.

    3 minutes
  • Health

    Natural hormone molds leaner bodies in mice

    A natural hormone that is increased by physical exercise and by exposure to cold improves blood sugar control, suppresses inflammation, and burns fat to mold leaner bodies in mice, report scientists at the Harvard-affiliated Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

    3 minutes
  • Health

    Reaping benefits of exercise minus the sweat

    A team led by researchers at Harvard-affiliated Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has isolated a natural hormone from muscle cells that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise.

    4 minutes