Scientific News Does Intermittent Fasting Improve Health Beyond Weight Loss

7 Surprising Intermittent Fasting Benefits That Go Beyond Weight Loss

Learn how intermittent fasting offers more than just weight loss. From increased energy and better focus to improved heart health. Read More

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

Intermittent fasting edges daily calorie cuts for blood pressure and long-term cardiovascular risk estimates

In a real-world registry study of adults with overweight or obesity, 5:2 intermittent fasting and daily calorie restriction both improved blood pressure over 12 weeks. Intermittent fasting produced ... Read More

Intermittent fasting alone does not boost weight loss and could cause loss of muscle, according to a new study

A small study found that, without calorie restriction, intermittent fasting did not have much impact on weight, and put people at risk of weight gain. 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

What You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting and Running

The “rules” of intermittent fasting are pretty strict: “Classically, intermittent fasting means you consume only water during fasting periods, but many variants allow herbal and green tea and coffee, ... 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 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 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

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 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