Fasting — or abstaining from food for set periods of time — has been linked to weight loss, but it affects your body in many other ways. Here's what to know.

The human body can survive without food for some time before starvation risks causing significant harm to the body. In fact, when done properly and under medical supervision, fasting is thought to ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Intermittent fasting might benefit women over 50 by ...

The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is more complex, and a new study finds that some forms of intermittent fasting do not alter ...

Fasting has long been part of many traditions and religions, but it is only in recent years that the health benefits of restricting food intake have been investigated. Most recently, many studies have ...

Humans have been practising fasts for millennia. Our bodies are built to fast: “It is literally the reason we carry body fat,” explains Dr Jason Fung, a nephrologist, fasting expert and the author of ...

Fasting has been a practice in various cultures and religions for centuries, but it has gained modern popularity with its promise of profound health benefits Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / ...

Intermittent fasting — which involves restricting when you eat, most commonly consuming food within an eight-hour window and fasting for the other 16 hours — is all the rage these days, with celeb ...

Fasting, prayer, and meditation are ancient practices that have been embraced by various cultures and religions around the world. Integrating these practices into a monthly routine can offer profound ...

Fasting during Ramadan has its spiritual and physical benefits. Fasting during Ramadan provides a break to your digestive system and allows your body to focus on detoxifying and repairing itself. The ...