The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is more complex, and a new study finds that some forms of intermittent fasting do not alter ...

The human body can survive without food for some time before starvation risks causing significant harm to the body. In fact, when done properly and under medical supervision, fasting is thought to ...

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 has long been debated as a weight loss technique. Now a new study looks at how effective it is compared to daily calorie counting. In the study, published Monday in the Annals of ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that a 4-week alternate-day fasting protocol showed significant reductions in body fat, but also muscle mass. Lumina/Stocksy Researchers report that alternate-day ...

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Few things get intermittent fasting fans fired up more than debating the “best” schedule. Some people swear it’s better to start your eating window early in the day, while others recommend waiting ...

As the new year arrives, many will consider going on a diet to shed holiday weight. One popular approach might be intermittent fasting, but a new study says you might want to think twice if having a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Selective focus of woman with broccoli and salad The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve ...