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Instead of Exercise, try Irisin: The Muscle Hormone

// Dana-Farber Institute research found a hormone released during exercise, which is responsible for converting stagnant white fat cells into brown fat cells.  Brown fat cells burn calories, rather than store calories.

// Researchers injected obese mice with this protein and found better glucose tolerance and decreased body weight.

// I don’t like the idea of treating lifestyle problems with pills, but in certain cases this could be of real value

(via TheWeek.com)

// PS - IMHO The Week magazine is the only paper subscription worth the money, really, it is awesome.

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