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 […]
