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12/14/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Japanese scientists discover new benefits of fasting
A team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan found that there are more benefits to fasting than just losing weight. Their study, which saw participants undergo a 58-hour fast, found that the body switches from burning glucose to burning fat for energy during fasting, thus producing ketones, butyrates, […]
06/07/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Intermittent fasting is key to a “healthy lifestyle,” experts suggest
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It is said to promote weight loss, lower blood pressure and boost brain health, among others. But what does science actually say about intermittent fasting? In a review published in The New England Journal of Medicine, neuroscientist Mark Mattson of Johns Hopkins Medicine and aging specialist Rafael […]
05/29/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Carbo-loading is necessary only if you’re an endurance athlete, explains a health expert
Carbo-loading seems like a fun way to boost your performance. After all, enjoying a heaping serving of pasta to meet your fitness goals sounds quite enjoyable. But does stuffing yourself with spaghetti offer benefits? Experts say yes, but only if you’re an endurance athlete. Carbo-loading basics The body stores energy in the form of glycogen, a […]
05/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Intermittent fasting 101: How many hours do you have to fast to reap its benefits?
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular eating pattern that offers several benefits, such as promoting weight loss and the burning of fats via ketosis. IF can also minimize inflammation by triggering processes like autophagy. But how long do you need to fast before you experience any of its benefits? Experiencing the benefits of IF may take time for […]
05/20/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Meal timing strategies for weight loss: Intermittent fasting or eating earlier helps reduce appetite, researchers say
Weight loss might be more about meal patterns than food choices, a recent study revealed. Published in the journal Obesity, it showed that meal timing strategies like intermittent fasting can help suppress appetite and enhance the body’s ability to burn fat. What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is a popular fitness trend around the world. […]
03/25/2020
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By Franz Walker
Manage your weight and stay healthy with intermittent fasting: A beginner’s guide
Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the most popular fitness and lifestyle trends, with people all over the world using it as a natural way to cut down their weight, improve their health and simplify their lifestyle. With the promise of better health through natural means, a lot of people may be looking to try […]
03/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Fasting helps reduce fat in an unexpected area: Researchers suggest fasting can also help reduce diabetes risk
Abstaining from foods and drinks for a set period of time may be good for your health, especially if you’re at risk of diabetes, according to a recent study. German researchers looked at the metabolic benefits of intermittent fasting and found that it can prevent fat accumulation in the pancreas — an event linked not only to obesity, […]
12/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Obesity prevention: Dawn-to-sunset fasting can be used for weight management, say scientists
Fasting activates natural processes in the body that improve and support a person’s overall health. A recent study demonstrated that fasting from dawn to sunset for 30 days can increase levels of metabolism-related proteins that help control weight. A group of proteins called tropomyosins regulates the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Higher levels of these proteins increase the […]
12/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study: Fasting lowers the likelihood of insulin resistance caused by obesity
People struggling with obesity and its complications could benefit from fasting. A study presented at the recently concluded Digestive Disease Week, an exhibit sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association and other groups, revealed that a month of fasting can increase levels of proteins that protect against the adverse effects of diets high in added sugar and unhealthy fats. […]
12/02/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Boost your metabolism and longevity with fasting
Some studies support the idea that fasting can help certain people lose weight. Although this is still an ongoing debate, a new study in the journal Scientific Reports discovered other benefits that fasting may offer. In the study, researchers found that fasting can boost metabolism, increase antioxidants, and prolong lifespan. Researchers from the Okinawa Institute […]
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