All articles tagged with #fasting
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Daily Nation
Strategic fasting, a mindful and structured eating pattern, may be an effective way to lose belly fat by improving how the body stores and uses energy, offering an alternative to simply exercising more or reducing calories.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Nature
A study in mice reveals that fasting enhances breast cancer treatment by affecting hormone signaling pathways and gene expression, potentially improving therapy outcomes and delaying resistance.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Times of India
The article provides eight scientifically supported tips to lower cancer risk, including optimizing vitamin D levels, practicing intermittent fasting, adopting a low-carb diet, exposing oneself to cold therapy, cooking smarter, consuming anti-cancer foods, staying physically active, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle overall. While these strategies do not guarantee cancer prevention, they can significantly reduce the risk and improve overall health.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ScienceAlert
A comprehensive review of 71 studies found that fasting does not impair cognitive performance in healthy adults, though it may affect children, adolescents, and specific situations like late-day testing or food-related tasks. The research suggests fasting can be a safe health practice for most adults without sacrificing mental sharpness, but caution is advised for certain groups.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hindustan Times
Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, a cardiologist with over 31 years of experience, recommends a gradual fasting routine starting with 12-12 hours and progressing to 18-6 hours to effectively and safely reduce visceral belly fat, which is linked to heart health issues. For severe cases like diabetes or significant obesity, he suggests more extended fasts such as 48-hour fasts or OMAD. The approach emphasizes hydration and gradual adaptation, highlighting fasting as a healing and fat-burning tool rather than starvation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Conversation
A comprehensive review of 71 studies found that fasting does not impair cognitive performance in healthy adults, though children, adolescents, and certain situations may be exceptions. The research suggests fasting can be safely practiced without sacrificing mental sharpness, especially in adults, and highlights factors like age, fasting duration, and task type that influence its effects.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by LADbible
A simulation reveals that fasting for 36 hours triggers significant biological changes, including fat burning, autophagy, and tissue repair, but health experts advise consulting a medical professional before attempting prolonged fasts due to potential risks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Conversation
Fasting, especially prolonged water fasts, is not a proven or safe method to cure or treat cancer. While fasting can influence cellular processes and metabolism, there is no scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness against tumors, and it can be dangerous for cancer patients. The article emphasizes that cancer treatments should be evidence-based and warns against the misleading claims of miracle cures promoted on social media.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Economic Times
Visceral fat, the deep fat surrounding organs, is highly dangerous due to its role in inflammation and metabolic disruption, primarily caused by high insulin levels from excessive sugar intake. Fasting is recommended as an effective method to reduce visceral fat by lowering insulin and promoting fat burning, especially around the organs. Combining fasting with low sugar diets and balanced meals can improve long-term health, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of metabolic diseases.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Times of India
Interventional cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas emphasizes fasting as an effective method to reduce visceral fat, which surrounds vital organs and increases health risks like heart disease and diabetes. High sugar intake raises insulin levels, promoting fat storage and inflammation, but fasting lowers insulin, triggers fat burning, and improves metabolic health, making it a powerful strategy for long-term wellness.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hindustan Times
Visceral fat, which surrounds internal organs and is linked to health risks like diabetes and heart disease, can be effectively reduced through fasting, which lowers insulin levels and promotes fat burning, especially within the first 12 hours of fasting.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CatholicVote org
Pope Leo has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on August 22nd for peace, encouraging Catholics worldwide to participate through various forms of fasting and prayer, including the Rosary and prayers to Our Lady, Queen of Peace, to foster peace and justice.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by upi.com
Pope Leo XIV has called for all faithful to fast and pray on August 22 for peace and justice amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, invoking the Virgin Mary as Queen of Peace.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on August 22, coinciding with the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to pray for peace in conflict zones like Ukraine and the Middle East, seeking a disarmed and disarming peace and invoking Mary as Queen of Peace.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BuzzFeed
Machine Gun Kelly revealed on a livestream that he follows a restrictive diet involving water fasting, consuming minimal foods like bone broth with probiotics, and smoking cigarettes, which has sparked concern and criticism online about his health and nutritional choices.