Scientific News Does Intermittent Fasting Improve Health Beyond Weight Loss

Does Intermittent Fasting Improve Cardiometabolic Health?

A new study calls into question the effectiveness of time-restricted eating (TRE) in producing measurable improvements in metabolic or cardiovascular health when caloric intake is not reduced. However ... Read More

4 Weeks of Alternate-Day Fasting Aids Weight Loss, but Reduces Muscle

Researchers report that alternate-day fasting can help reduce body mass and fat mass but may also lower a person’s muscle mass. Read More

The Effect of 4:3 Intermittent Fasting on Weight Loss at 12 Months : A Randomized Clinical Trial.

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ... Read More

The 7 Types of Intermittent Fasting, and What to Know About Them

There are many ways to approach intermittent fasting, including 5:2 fasting, time-restricted fasting, overnight fasting, and alternate-day fasting. Read More

We Asked a Doctor How Intermittent Fasting Affects Your Blood Sugar

A doctor explains how intermittent fasting affects your blood sugar and what to know before starting if you have diabetes or blood sugar concerns. Read More

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

From Ramadan to Lent, fasting is as old as faith itself. But in recent years, millions of Americans have embraced intermittent fasting for better health. Some even claim it sharpens the mind. For ... Read More

Does Intermittent Fasting Affect Cognitive Function? New Review Weighs Evidence

Share on Pinterest Short-term fasting is unlikely to have a significant impact on mental sharpness, according to new research. Johner Images/Getty Images Researchers report that intermittent fasting ... Read More

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

Picture this: You wake up in the morning, get ready for work, and on the way to work, you get yourself nothing but a cup of coffee — no breakfast, not even a bagel ... 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

Does fasting earlier in the day improve metabolism? This study says no

Eating within an eight-hour window altered participants’ internal circadian timing but did not improve glucose control, cholesterol levels, or inflammation, suggesting that meal timing alone may not ... Read More

CATES: Intermittent fasting

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] I have struggled with my weight for most of my ... Read More

Intermittent Fasting Doesn’t Impair Cognitive Abilities, Study Says

Operating on an empty stomach often raises concerns about focus, but new research finds your brain stays sharp under certain conditions. Intermittent fasting does not impair short-term cognitive ... Read More