Recently I wrote a column about the benefits of “good” stress and the negative effects of “bad” stress, and I mentioned intermittent fasting along with exercise as examples of “good” stress. When I ...

The diet has been linked to weight loss, longer life span and even a lower risk of cancer — in mice. What about humans?

Intermittent fasting is under attack, again, as a practice that is ineffective and dangerous. Loyal readers of this column will know I am a big supporter of intermittent fasting. Recently, I refuted a ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Intermittent fasting uses set times for eating and fasting, while keto cuts carbs so your body burns fat for energy (ketosis).Either can help with weight ...

Practicing protein pacing — evenly spacing protein consumption throughout the day — and intermittent fasting — limiting eating to certain times — is better for gut health, weight loss, and metabolic ...

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity among individuals who want to lose weight. While this approach has shown promising results, it may not be the best eating plan for everyone. When discussing ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Intermittent fasting might benefit women over 50 by ...

Intermittent fasting has gained widespread popularity for its benefits in weight management and metabolic health. However, its impact on brain chemistry is just as profound, influencing everything ...

Share on Pinterest Combining intermittent fasting with protein pacing may be more effective for weight loss than calorie restriction, according to new research. Grace Cary/Getty Images New research ...

While more studies are necessary, some research suggests that intermittent fasting may increase the risk of dying from heart disease. However, intermittent fasting may also benefit heart health.

Intermittent fasting focuses on "when" you eat, rather than "what" or "how much." It involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, with a common schedule being 18 hours of fasting and a ...