A step-by-step 'simulation' shows what can happen to your body if you go without food for 36 hours. If you don't eat food for ...

Intermittent fasting can have health benefits, but does being hungry affect our cognitive abilities? Here’s what all the ...

A sweeping analysis of more than 70 studies reveals that short-term fasting has little effect on how the adult brain performs ...

WILL REGULARLY SKIPPING breakfast make it harder to concentrate? According to a recent Psychological Bulletin review, the ...

Researchers report that intermittent fasting of less than 24 hours does not appear to diminish a person’s mental performance ...

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity for weight loss and metabolic health, but does it harm the brain? A new ...

A new study in mice shows that intermittent fasting and calorie restriction may be the key to living longer. Jennifer Stern is an assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and ...

A popular diet trend may have its origins in the Bible. Intermittent fasting, a pattern of eating based on time limits, is intended to assist with weight loss and other health benefits, according to ...

Humans have been practising fasts for millennia. Our bodies are built to fast: “It is literally the reason we carry body fat,” explains Dr Jason Fung, a nephrologist, fasting expert and the author of ...

In a world obsessed with the latest wellness trends, an ancient practice is making waves in health-conscious circles. Water fasting — the deliberate abstention from all food and beverages except water ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say there’s no compelling evidence of a “best” diet for weight loss. Anchiy/Getty Images Intermittent fasting resulted in similar weight loss as traditional calorie ...

In this latest study, the data showed that rapamycin extended lifespan across the eight vertebrate groups on par with eating less and/or fasting. Meanwhile, another drug that's been targeted for its ...