Many people have taken to intermittent fasting in hopes to shed a few pounds - with the method going viral online.

Scientists have discovered that the human body undergoes a dramatic internal transformation during extended fasting, with major changes appearing only after about three days without food. In a ...

Intermittent fasting involves fasting for certain periods of the day or, sometimes, for an entire day. For women over 50, intermittent fasting might help make weight loss and weight management easier.

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Intermittent fasting might benefit women over 50 by supporting weight loss, better blood sugar control, and improved heart and brain health.