Intermittent

Recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s 2024 sessions found that individuals adhering to an 8-hour time-restricted eating plan had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to those eating over longer periods.Research Highlights:A study of over 20,000 adults found that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease.People with heart disease or cancer also had an increased…

Ready to revolutionise your approach to health and wellness through the power of Intermittent Fasting? Look no further than FastMinder app, the latest addition to Funn Media's suite of health-focused apps, joining the ranks of favourites like WaterMinder app and Calorie app. Tailored for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users, FastMinder promises a straightforward and uncluttered fasting tracking experience.Intuitive Fasting Plans for Every LifestyleIn sync with the successful model of WaterMinder and Calorie, FastMinder…

Intermittent fasting is an increasingly popular way to attempt to lose weight by forgoing meals. A new review concludes diet restriction might not be enough to shed some body fat, at least not on its own.Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, and Wageningen University in the Netherlands, have summarized the existing knowledge we have about the practice of fasting.A lot of data has been collected over the years, covering multiple aspects of the way that intermittent fasting affects the body. One of the key…

Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent fasting leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight.Researchers from China studied 25 volunteers classed as obese over a period of 62 days, during which they took part in an intermittent energy restriction (IER) program – a regime that involves careful control of calorie intake and fasting on some days.Not only did the participants in the…

The traditional approach to weight loss is to count calories and try to reduce the number consumed each day. This is a time-consuming and error-prone process – often with disappointing results.Intermittent fasting – and the popular version known as time-restricted eating – could be a simpler option for people wanting to achieve a healthy weight.But is intermittent fasting any better than calorie counting for losing weight?A new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, aimed to provide the answer. It showed…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers from Fudan University's School of Management have published a new paper in the Journal of Consumer Psychology that provides original insights about the impact different types of feedback consumers have on consumers' psychological state. Specifically, the research examines "piecemeal"…

Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach that involves alternating periods of eating and fasting. It does not restrict specific foods, but rather focuses on when to eat them. Some common methods of intermittent fasting include the 16/8 method, where individuals fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window, and the 5:2 method, where individuals eat normally for 5 days and restrict calorie intake to 500-600 calories for 2 non-consecutive days.According to a new study from the University of East Anglia,…

Southwest Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration to ground all of the airline’s departures after they reported “intermittent technology issues” on social media, and nearly 200 of their flights at Denver International Airport have been delayed as of 9:06 a.m. The Federal Aviation Administration reported the issue was resolved at 9:10 a.m. and the airline’s service has resumed. This morning @SouthwestAir experienced a technical issue with one of their internal systems. At the airline’s request, the FAA paused…

Too Long; Didn't ReadFasting is a behavioural pattern that requires individuals to only eat for specific "windows" during the day. Intermittent fasting has been shown to have several benefits for the human body. Software engineers, plagued by the stereotype of poor eating, can uncover some surprising benefits to health and lifestyle when incorporating fasting into their daily routine.L O A D I N G. . . comments & more! Too Long; Didn't ReadFasting is a behavioural pattern that requires individuals to only eat for…

Time-restricted eating reshapes gene expression throughout the body. In this illustration, the Ferris wheel displays the interconnected organ systems working smoothly during time-restricted eating, which is represented by the clock in the middle. Credit: Salk InstituteSalk researchers find that timing calorie intake synchronizes circadian rhythms across multiple systems in mice.Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including increase in life span in laboratory studies. This has made…