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

A fasting-style diet appears to reshape the human brain

Fasting has long been sold as a shortcut to weight loss, but a growing body of research suggests the real action may be happening in the brain. A new wave of studies indicates that structured periods ... Read More

Dear Doctor: Intermittent fasting may help with weight loss in some people, but there are risks

There is some data showing that there is an increased risk of eating disorders in some people who intermittently fast. 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 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

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. They say the human body has ... Read More