Losing weight by intermittent fasting can 'drastically change' the way your brain works - both positively AND negatively
1 year, 3 months ago

Losing weight by intermittent fasting can 'drastically change' the way your brain works - both positively AND negatively

Daily Mail  

Intermittent fasting, touted by celebs including Hugh Jackman, Beyoncé and Kourtney Kardashian, could have major effects on your brain, a study suggests. Scientists at the Health Management Institute in Beijing found intermittent fasting can drastically alter gut bacteria and brain activity, resulting in both positive and negative outcomes. Chinese researchers studied the effects of this method of intermittent fasting on overweight and obese participants and found the regime led to a decrease in brain activity that plays a role in appetite and addiction, as well as an increase in the gut bacteria linked to attention, emotion and learning. Scientists at the Health Management Institute in Beijing found intermittent fasting can cause drastically altered gut bacteria and brain activity, with both positive and negative impacts Researchers studied 25 overweight and obese participants from China who followed two different regimens of intermittent fasting diet for two months.

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Revealed: Scientists discover trendy diet loved by millions could boost bedroom performance
3 days, 13 hours ago

Revealed: Scientists discover trendy diet loved by millions could boost bedroom performance

Daily Mail  

It's one of Hollywood's favourite diets, heralded by a legion of toned A-list fans including Jennifer Aniston and Mark Wahlberg. Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pratt and Kourtney Kardashian are among the Hollywood A-listers to have jumped on the trend since it shot to prominence in the early 2010s A group of German and Chinese researchers discovered the diet affected the concentration …

This type of fasting shows better health benefits
2 months, 2 weeks ago

This type of fasting shows better health benefits

India Today  

Fasting has shown several benefits, particularly in helping people achieve a healthy body weight. A recent study has strengthened this belief, revealing that intermittent fasting, particularly time-restricted eating, can aid people with obesity in shedding excess weight and enhancing their overall health. Published in the Nature Medicine journal, the study, conducted by a team of researchers from Spain, aimed to …

Intermittent fasting for weight loss? Study reveals shocking side-effect that will make you think twice
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Intermittent fasting for weight loss? Study reveals shocking side-effect that will make you think twice

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent fasting, which involves windows of eating and fasting, is a popular recommendation for achieving weight loss goals. The researchers in their observation kept the mice under strict eating patterns much like intermittent fasting- periods of eating and fasting. This change in hair growth happens due to the shift of energy source during intermittent fasting. The research, led by stem …

Intermittent fasting works for weight loss—but not much else
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Intermittent fasting works for weight loss—but not much else

Live Mint  

More studies suggest the tactic can help you lose weight, but likely isn’t a silver bullet for other health improvements like lowering your inflammation levels or lengthening your lifespan. Time-restricted eaters lost roughly twice as much lean mass—the body’s nonfat weight—as fat mass compared with a control group, according to ancillary findings in a study a few years ago. Health …

Fasting, feasting: The science behind intermittent fasting
1 year ago

Fasting, feasting: The science behind intermittent fasting

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent fasting, which was believed to be the new formula to achieve wholesome weight loss and a healthy lifestyle, could increase a person's risk of death from cardiovascular diseases, a new unpublished study has highlighted. Last week, an abstract was presented at an American Heart Association Conference claimed that people who followed the common intermittent fasting rule of 16:8 — …

Explained: How intermittent fasting benefits our brains
1 year ago

Explained: How intermittent fasting benefits our brains

Firstpost  

Some research suggests intermittent fasting may offer a different way for the brain to access energy and provide protection against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease Intermittent fasting consists of short periods of calorie restriction where food intake is limited for 12 to 48 hours, followed by periods of normal food intake. Meanwhile, some research suggests intermittent fasting may offer a …

Do it like the old monk: Hit health issues for a 36!
1 year, 2 months ago

Do it like the old monk: Hit health issues for a 36!

Hindustan Times  

Health and fitness trends are constantly evolving with time. Monk fasting, often associated with intermittent fasting, involves cycles of abstaining from food followed by periods of eating. Nutritionist Archana Batra explains, “Those who resonate with the idea of mindful eating, self-discipline, and a connection to their inner selves may find monk Fasting aligning with their wellness goals. Those with existing …

How fasting could improve gut health of obese people
1 year, 3 months ago

How fasting could improve gut health of obese people

Live Mint  

In recent times, researchers have found an increasing impact of gut microbiome on overall health. Now, a new study shows that fasting, specifically intermittent fasting, might not only help people lose weight but also alter their gut bacteria. The study, published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, suggests that intermittent energy restriction, which refers to eating normally on some …

Fast to feast on good health
1 year, 5 months ago

Fast to feast on good health

Live Mint  

Imagine gaining health by stopping food for a few days—a period of rest, meditation, slowing down and just listening to your body while it is fed little or nothing. “Fasting establishes an environment within the body that reinvigorates its inherent healing abilities that may have been compromised …poor nutrition, physical inactivity, chronic sleep deprivation, dehydration, toxin accumulation, chronic stress and …

Meal Timings & Intermittent Fasting: How Do They Impact Your Health?
1 year, 7 months ago

Meal Timings & Intermittent Fasting: How Do They Impact Your Health?

The Quint  

Does it matter what time of day I eat? Most of what we know today about intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating is from mouse studies, which demonstrate remarkable weight loss and overall health benefits associated with these types of dietary interventions. While health benefits of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating have also been observed in humans, the findings in respect …

Weight Loss: Is Intermittent Fasting An Effective Weight Loss Strategy?
1 year, 10 months ago

Weight Loss: Is Intermittent Fasting An Effective Weight Loss Strategy?

News 18  

Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular as a weight loss strategy. “Intermittent fasting also offers several other health benefits such as improved sleep quality, regulated blood sugar levels, and enhanced mental clarity. “Intermittent fasting can come in various forms such as alternate-day fasting, time-restricted feeding or the 5:2 diet plan where one fasts two days per week while having regular …

Intermittent fasting: Here are some surprising benefits of this diet plan
1 year, 11 months ago

Intermittent fasting: Here are some surprising benefits of this diet plan

India TV News  

Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular over the past few years as a way to enhance overall health and wellness. While many people initially turn to intermittent fasting as a weight loss tool, the practice actually offers numerous other surprising benefits. Here are a few benefits of intermittent fasting: Improve brain function: Intermittent fasting can improve brain function and productivity. …

Could fasting help you lose weight? 禁食能帮你减肥吗？
2 years, 1 month ago

Could fasting help you lose weight? 禁食能帮你减肥吗？

China Daily  

随身英语 Could fasting help you lose weight? A study published on the National Library of Medicine website suggests that intermittent fasting may help with the control of blood sugar and potentially lower the risk of diabetes. Other studies have claimed that some form of intermittent fasting may help to prevent some diseases, aid with metabolism, slow the ageing process, support …

High fat diet could reduce ability to regulate food intake: Study
2 years, 2 months ago

High fat diet could reduce ability to regulate food intake: Study

Hindustan Times  

Regularly eating a high-fat/calorie diet could reduce the brain's ability to regulate calorie intake. High fat diet could reduce ability to regulate food intake: Study The researchers from Penn State College of Medicine, US, suggest that calorie intake is regulated in the short-term by cells called astrocytes that control the signalling pathway between the brain and the gut. Around 10-14 …

Intermittent fasting diet fad after Christmas could have negative health effects
2 years, 3 months ago

Intermittent fasting diet fad after Christmas could have negative health effects

The Independent  

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Intermittent fasting may help reverse type 2 diabetes; study
2 years, 3 months ago

Intermittent fasting may help reverse type 2 diabetes; study

India TV News  

Intermittent fasting is the first thing that pops up in the mind of millennials whenever they think of weight loss. This study claims that intermittent fasting may help in reversing type 2 diabetes. The researchers conducted a 3-month intermittent fasting diet intervention among 36 people with diabetes and found almost 90% of participants, including those who took blood sugar-lowering agents …

Health Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting: Facts vs Myths
2 years, 6 months ago

Health Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting: Facts vs Myths

News 18  

Intermittent fasting is gradually gaining popularity in recent years among those who are on a diet regimen to shed extra kilos. Intermittent fasting, as the name suggests, means those who follow this method don’t eat anything for a certain number of hours daily or weekly. Listed below are some of the scientifically laid out benefits of Intermittent fasting: · According …

Why fasting can make you feel "high"
3 years ago

Why fasting can make you feel "high"

Salon  

It's traditional for Catholics to begin the annual Lenten season by fasting on Ash Wednesday. "Hippocrates recommended fasting for patients prior to surgery and noted that fasting was effective for treating ailments such as indigestion and epilepsy," notes Ronald Smith, a registered dietician and creator of EatDrinkBinge. A decade later, Brown was still exploring the possibilities here, citing research from …

Is intermittent fasting truly for everyone?
3 years, 11 months ago

Is intermittent fasting truly for everyone?

Live Mint  

For probably the first time in the history of diets — from the vinegar and biscuits ‘bamming’ of the Regency era to the modern paleo and keto diets — one diet type has got an overwhelmingly positive nod from nutritionists and doctors. A 2020 review conducted by the US National Institute on Ageing and published in the New England Journal …

Is intermittent fasting truly for everyone?
3 years, 11 months ago

Is intermittent fasting truly for everyone?

Live Mint  

For probably the first time in the history of diets — from the vinegar and biscuits ‘bamming’ of the Regency era to the modern paleo and keto diets — one diet type has got an overwhelmingly positive nod from nutritionists and doctors. They may disagree on the finer points of how one practises it, but experts across the panel largely …

Intermittent fasting may help you live longer and improve overall health
5 years, 3 months ago

Intermittent fasting may help you live longer and improve overall health

Daily Mail  

A new study has revealed that intermittent fasting may help you live longer and improve your overall health. In the study, Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist Dr Mark Mattson writes that intermittent fasting may be able to help many health conditions like obesity, diabetes, mellitus, cardiovascular disease and cancers. In the study, Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist Dr Mark Mattson writes that …

Lifestyle tips: Irregular fasting can boost your health and help in weight loss
6 years, 2 months ago

Lifestyle tips: Irregular fasting can boost your health and help in weight loss

India TV News  

Are you obese and worried about your excess weight? According to the latest health study, irregular fasting and a strictly controlled diet can help you with weight loss and additionally, improve your health. Obese women who followed a diet in which they ate 70 per cent of their required energy intake and fasted intermittently lost the most weight. "This study …

Here's why intermittent fasting diets may increase diabetes risk
6 years, 10 months ago

Here's why intermittent fasting diets may increase diabetes risk

India TV News  

Intermittent fasting diets could increase diabetes risk, suggests a study. In order to investigate whether an intermittent fasting diet could also generate damaging free radicals, Ana Bonassa and colleagues, from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, examined the effects of fasting every other day on the body weight, free radical levels and insulin function of normal, adult rats, over …

Fasting diets such as 5:2 could make people smarter, finds study
7 years, 3 months ago

Fasting diets such as 5:2 could make people smarter, finds study

The Independent  

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How A High-Fat Diet May Be Screwing With Your Brain
9 years, 8 months ago

How A High-Fat Diet May Be Screwing With Your Brain

Huff Post  

Kaba/Flickr Photo of fried onion rings via Kaba/Flickr. Neuroscientist Krzysztof Czaja of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine made the case that a high-fat diet changes the composition of gut bacteria in the body, causing the release of toxins that damage the connection between the brain and the gut. But in an analysis of their gut bacteria, Czaja …

Road-testing intermittent fasting
9 years, 11 months ago

Road-testing intermittent fasting

ABC  

Your Stories Road-testing intermittent fasting by Cassie White Going without food for a day; how hard can it be? Personal trainer, yoga teacher and food lover Cassie White shares her experience of intermittent fasting. I did some research on intermittent fasting for a story I wrote and a researcher I spoke to said fasting has unexpected psychological benefits, such as …

Beware! High-fat diet can alter your behaviour|India TV News
10 years ago

Beware! High-fat diet can alter your behaviour|India TV News

India TV News  

New York: High-fat diet can affect brain health and promote changes in your behaviour, including increased anxiety, impaired memory, and repetitive behaviour, warns a new study. High-fat diet produces changes in health and behaviour, in part, by changing the mix of bacteria in the gut, also known as the gut microbiome, the researchers noted. “This paper suggests that high-fat diets …

Occasional fasting with exercise boost the brain's functions
10 years, 4 months ago

Occasional fasting with exercise boost the brain's functions

India TV News  

Washington: Exercise along with occasional fasting is good for boosting the brain's neurons, shows a new research. The research on animals showed how intermittent fasting in rats and mice can enhance learning and memory and decrease the risk of degeneration of those brain functions. "We have evidence that exercise and probably intermittent fasting increase the number of mitochondria in neurons," …

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