Prolonged fasting — abstaining from energy intake for four or more consecutive days — is used by some as a health intervention; however, the biological effects of this kind of fasting are not well ...

In patients with obesity, a 3-month dietary intervention with modified alternate-day fasting led to a greater reduction in 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure (BP) compared with other low-calorie diets ...

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 ...

In recent years, the concept of water fasting has garnered significant attention from health enthusiasts, researchers and individuals looking for effective ways to improve their well-being. Water ...

Amid an Ozempic craze in Hollywood (in which celebs are using the drug that was originally developed to treat diabetes as a way to lose weight), TikTokers have come up with what they are claiming is ...

Water fasting involves drinking only water for 24-72 hours. Research is limited, but water fasting may lower your risk of disease and decrease your blood pressure. Risks of water fasting include ...

There are many different types of fasting, from water fasting to the 5:2 diet. As a personal trainer and nutritionist, I have also found that many of my clients benefit from various forms of ...

Courtney Southwick is a writer focusing on health, nutrition, and disease. She has been blogging for the past two years at CourtneySouthwick.com. She writes blogs and articles for online publications ...