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Exercise keeps you young! So it is not always just about loosing weight!

‎05-09-2014 19:16

‎05-09-2014 19:16

Scientists have discovered that a hormone released after exercise can help the body fight aging.

The article says

"Using a population of healthy, non-obese individuals, the team has shown those individuals who had higher levels of Irisin were found to have longer telomeres. The finding provides a potential molecular link between keeping active and healthy aging with those having higher Irisin levels more 'biological young' than those with lower levels of the hormone."

 

Keep on steppin'  people!

To read more if your are interested follow the link:  Irisin

 

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‎05-11-2014 12:57

‎05-11-2014 12:57

Thank you for sharing this article with us @pollyw . I guess we can't stop the biological clock, but definitely puts the odds on your side for a more cheerful aging process and a better quality of life.

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