Regular Fasting Linked to Less Severe COVID: Study

Regular Fasting Linked to Less Severe COVID: Study

Aug. 10, 2022 – Intermittent fasting was not linked with a smaller chance of getting COVID-19, but it was linked with getting a less severe infection, according to the findings of a new study. The study was done on men and women in Utah who were, on average, in their 60s and got COVID before … Read more

Intermittent Fasting Works, Helps at Least in the Short Term

Intermittent Fasting Works, Helps at Least in the Short Term

Dec. 23, 2021 — Intermittent fasting can lead to weight loss and other health benefits, at least in the short-term, new research suggests. Combined results from a total of 130 clinical trials show that intermittent fasting could help reduce weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat, “bad” cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, and blood … Read more

Long Period of Daily Fasting Improves Metabolism, Lifespan in Mice

Long Period of Daily Fasting Improves Metabolism, Lifespan in Mice

Nov. 9, 2021 — Eating a single meal daily may yield longevity and metabolic benefits much like those seen with caloric restriction, according to new findings in mice. Earlier mouse studies have linked calorie restriction to healthier aging and tied long daily fasting to metabolism changes associated with a longer lifespan. Because mice in those … Read more

Intermittent Fasting Can Cut Your Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease

Intermittent Fasting Can Cut Your Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In terms of healthy eating, timing is everything. That’s the word from researchers who claim the time of day that you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat. Having your meals in a consistent window of 8 to … Read more

Counting Calories Beats Fasting Diets for Weight Loss

Counting Calories Beats Fasting Diets for Weight Loss

Two U.S. nutrition experts not involved with the study agreed with the findings. “When it comes to weight loss, modest reduction of calories is what counts regardless of how you achieve that,” said Lona Sandon, a professor of clinical nutrition with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. “In other words, reduce … Read more

Calorie Count: Eating Early Won’t Boost Weight Loss

Calorie Count: Eating Early Won’t Boost Weight Loss

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you’re overweight, eating most of your calories early in the day won’t boost the benefit of a healthy diet, new research suggests. In a 12-week study, 41 people ate the same healthy diet, but one group ate 80% of … Read more

World Heart Day: Read Dil Se! Pick these books for a heart-healthy life

World Heart Day: Read Dil Se! Pick these books for a heart-healthy life

To understand how your heart functions is essential to take care of your heart health. Your emotions are closely linked to your heart health, as are your daily lifestyle choices. (Representational image: IE) On World Heart Day, we need to understand how our hearts function and how emotions such as grief and sorrow and stress … Read more