Scientific News Does Intermittent Fasting Improve Health Beyond Weight Loss

Slauterbeck: Intermittent fasting: Unlocking weight loss and athletic gains — but is it right for everyone?

Intermittent fasting is effective and safe for most adults seeking weight loss. Clinical trials and meta-analyses show that intermittent fasting can help people lose 3- to 8% of their starting weight ... Read More

Does intermittent fasting improve cognitive health? Here's what research says

In recent years, millions of Americans have embraced intermittent fasting for better health. Some even claim it sharpens the mind. Read More

Popular Intermittent Fasting Diet Fails Key Scientific Test

Intermittent fasting may not boost metabolism without cutting calories, according to new research. A new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité - ... Read More

Does intermittent fasting impair thinking and cognitive function? A new study finally reveals

Worried about brain fog from skipping breakfast? A new study reveals short fasts (under 24 hours) in healthy adults show no significant drop in thinking or memory. Your brain can switch to fat for ... Read More

Does Intermittent Fasting Affect Cognitive Function? New Review Weighs Evidence

Researchers report that intermittent fasting of less than 24 hours does not appear to diminish a person’s mental performance during the periods where they are not eating. Read More

Time-restricted eating without calorie reduction does not improve metabolic health, but does shift the body's internal clocks

Contrary to common assumptions, a new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, shows that intermittent fasting ... Read More

Intermittent Fasting Doesn’t Make It Harder to Think, Study Finds

Short periods of fasting don’t seem to hamper thinking ability in healthy adults, according to a large new research review. Read More

Does intermittent fasting affect mental performance? A global review weighs the evidence

The health benefits of intermittent fasting are proven – but are you a little less sharp mentally when you’re deprived of food? A review of 71 studies from around the world offers reassurance for ... Read More

‘Fake fasting’ diet can help you age backwards and lose weight — without starving

Known as the fasting mimicking diet (FMD), the diet is designed, as the name implies, to mimic the effects of water fasting by targeting blood glucose, ketone levels and other biomarkers — and you ... Read More

Can intermittent fasting improve brain function? Study finds direct link with memory and focus

New research reveals intermittent fasting does not harm brain function in adults. A comprehensive review of 71 studies found no significant cognitive decline in fasted individuals. This challenges ... Read More

Why Intermittent Fasting May Do More Harm Than Good

Recent headlines warning of concerns such as heart risks or danger to teenagers have put a new spotlight on a diet trend that has long been the popular epitome of a healthy lifestyle: intermittent ... Read More

Health First: Talk to your doc before trying intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is a diet plan that focuses on when you eat rather than what you eat. Experts express concern about the diet for older adults, those with pre-existing conditions, and people on ... Read More