The beginning of the year is prime time for thoughtful people to engage in introspection, prayer, and meditation — seeking clarity for the journey ahead. For people of faith, that reflection often ...

Trying to tease out whether fasting is simply a form of calorie restriction is very complicated, according to experts. But "in the absence of calorie restriction, and independent of diet composition, ...

An investigation into the effects of intermittent fasting found the benefits to be age-dependent. Intermittent fasting (IF) has become increasingly popular over the last decade, but whether or not the ...

Share on Pinterest Short-term fasting is unlikely to have a significant impact on mental sharpness, according to new research. Johner Images/Getty Images Researchers report that intermittent fasting ...