Health

Nutrition

Myths related to intermittent fasting. How “permanent” is weight loss and how does it affect type 2 diabetes?

Intermittent fasting is an eating strategy that some research suggests may help you lose weight relatively quickly. Intermittent fasting is a type of diet that alternates periods of normal calorie consumption with periods of “black fasting” or reduced calorie consumption. Intermittent Fasting Myths Study New research from the University of Illinois […]

Health

Why women need more sleep than men, according to studies

Studies show that, on average, women need about 11 minutes more sleep per night than men. Although this difference may seem small, it can have significant implications for the general health of women, reports News.ro. Women experience numerous hormonal changes throughout their lives – from monthly periods to pregnancy and […]

Elder care

Aging is not a gradual process, study shows

Our biological and chronological clocks may not be completely in sync, according to a new study from Stanford University, which found that humans age rapidly in at least two distinct periods: once at age 44 and again at age 60. The study, published in the journal Nature Aging, tracked the pace […]