Browsing HMS Scholarly Articles by Keyword "Anorexia Nervosa"
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Effect of Chronic Athletic Activity on Brown Fat in Young Women
(Public Library of Science, 2016)Background: The effect of chronic exercise activity on brown adipose tissue (BAT) is not clear, with some studies showing positive and others showing negative associations. Chronic exercise is associated with increased ... -
Irisin Levels Are Lower in Young Amenorrheic Athletes Compared with Eumenorrheic Athletes and Non-Athletes and Are Associated with Bone Density and Strength Estimates
(Public Library of Science, 2014)Irisin and FGF21 are novel hormones implicated in the “browning” of white fat, thermogenesis, and energy homeostasis. However, there are no data regarding these hormones in amenorrheic athletes (AA) (a chronic energy deficit ...