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Effectiveness of a resistance training program on physical function, muscle strength, and body composition in community-dwelling older adults receiving home care: A cluster-randomized controlled trial

Bårdstu, Hilde Bremseth; Andersen, Vidar; Fimland, Marius Steiro; Aasdahl, Lene; Raastad, Truls; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes; Sæterbakken, Atle Hole (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

Background: Aging is associated with reduced muscle mass and strength leading to impaired physical function. Resistance training programs incorporated into older adults’ real-life settings may have the potential to counteract ...
Evidence against a Beneficial Effect of Irisin in Humans

Raschke, Silja; Elsen, Manuela; Gassenhuber, Hans; Sommerfeld, Mark; Schwahn, Uwe; Brockmann, Barbara; Jung, Raphael; Wisløff, Ulrik; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Raastad, Truls; Hallén, Jostein; Norheim, Frode; Drevon, Christian A; Romacho, Tania; Eckardt, Kristin; Eckel, Juergen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)

Brown adipose tissue has gained interest as a potential target to treat obesity and metabolic diseases. Irisin is a newly identified hormone secreted from skeletal muscle enhancing browning of white fat cells, which ...