Share on Pinterest Intermittent fasting may preserve gut health as an individual ages, according to a new study in mice. Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Intermittent ...

Intermittent fasting may cause temporary gastrointestinal issues like bloating, gas, and constipation due to changes in digestion and the gut microbiome. Breaking a fast with smaller portions of ...

A study conducted in mice found that intermittent fasting brought benefits beyond weight loss, suggesting the practice could help the body better process glucose and reduce age-related declines in ...

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

In the world of health and fitness, intermittent fasting is the new trendsetter. The popular 16:8 method: fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window. This method promises numerous ...

Fasting has long been part of many traditions and religions, but it is only in recent years that the health benefits of restricting food intake have been investigated. Most recently, many studies have ...

Eating within a window of time has its benefits, experts say. If you have a friend who suggests grabbing dinner at 5 p.m., or a co-worker who you see eating her first meal at noon, she is probably ...

As anyone seeking to lose weight knows, diets come in and out of fashion. The Sexy Pineapple diet, launched by a Danish psychologist in 1970, never really took off. Kellogg’s no longer promotes the ...

Share on Pinterest Dieticians debunk seven widespread myths about the effectiveness and health risks associated with intermittent fasting. Photography by Aya Brackett Intermittent fasting is an eating ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found both benefits and risks to intermittent fasting. japatino/Getty Images Fasting, or restricting your intake of solid foods, is often promoted as a means of ...