What’s in a Diet?
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to feel better — physically and mentally. But with so many diets claiming to be the best, choosing the right one can be confusing. The truth? The best diet is the one you can stick to and that helps you […]
Eating around the Clock
How intermittent fasting and circadian rhythms impact health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks There’s a rhythm to life. The tides rise and fall, the Earth revolves around the sun, and you have a sleep-wake cycle. This cycle — known as circadian rhythm — has a big impact on metabolism. Research reveals that your sleep-wake […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Long-Term Benefits and Risks of Intermittent Fasting Aren’t Yet Known
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is intermittent fasting for weight loss safe? What are the risks of short-term diets that are very low-calorie? ANSWER: Recent research has found that using intermittent fasting for weight loss may have some benefits in the short term. But at this point, we don’t know the long-term effects of this type of […]
Can Intermittent Fasting Extend Life?
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I am considering intermittent fasting. While I definitely need to shed a few pounds, I am also intrigued by the possibility of it extending life. What are your thoughts? A: Intermittent fasting involves alternating intervals of extreme calorie reduction with periods of normal eating. Proponents suggest it […]