Fasting Archives

Feb 20

Fasting-Like Diet Lowers Risk Factors for Disease, Reduces Biological Age in Humans

By Beth Newcomb Fasting, Featured, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Research

USC study shows how cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet reduce insulin resistance, liver fat, immune system aging, and biological age in clinical trial patients. Continue Reading Fasting-Like Diet Lowers Risk Factors for Disease, Reduces Biological Age in Humans

Sep 27

Alarm clock and plate with cutlery . Concept of intermittent fasting, lunchtime, diet and weight loss

Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia in Mice

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Fasting, Research

Short cycles of a low-calorie diet that replicates fasting appeared to reduce inflammation and delay cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease; initial data indicates diet’s safety in Alzheimer’s patients. Continue Reading Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia in Mice

Apr 28

New Article Outlines the Characteristics of a “Longevity Diet”

By Beth Newcomb Fasting, Featured, Nutrition, Research

Professor Valter Longo leads review of research in animals and humans to identify how nutrition affects aging and healthy lifespan. Continue Reading New Article Outlines the Characteristics of a “Longevity Diet”

Oct 20

Can Fasting Be Good For You? Two Studies Reveal How It Changes The Body (Inverse)

By Beth Newcomb Fasting, In the News

Inverse featured research by Valter Longo on how fasting affects the body and the potential for a fasting-mimicking diet to improve health. “If you fast every day for 21 hours, yes, you might get lots of benefits,” Longo says, “but you’re going to get a compliance of probably less than 1 percent.”

Oct 14

mouse fasting concept art - Original Graphics by Jonathan Haase, University of Southern California

Cycles of a Fasting-Mimicking Diet Help Mice Live Longer, Healthier

By Beth Newcomb Fasting, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

While many diets have been studied for effectiveness in preventing obesity and heart disease in both mice and humans, research on the effects and benefits of short, periodic cycles of fasting on obesity and heart health are lacking.  Continue Reading Cycles of a Fasting-Mimicking Diet Help Mice Live Longer, Healthier

Jul 21

Studies Suggest a Fasting Diet Could Boost Breast Cancer Therapy

By Beth Newcomb Fasting, Featured, Research

A USC-led team of international scientists found that a one-two punch of a fasting diet with hormone therapy may enhance the effects of breast cancer treatment in small clinical trials and mouse studies. Continue Reading Studies Suggest a Fasting Diet Could Boost Breast Cancer Therapy

Apr 22

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What and when we eat affects our immune system. Here’s how.

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Fasting, Featured, Research

Professor Valter Longo, director of the USC Longevity Institute, is investigating how fasting and diets that mimic fasting’s effects can help immune function, including the body’s response to viruses. Continue Reading What and when we eat affects our immune system. Here’s how.

Apr 18

Eat less, live longer? The science of fasting and longevity

By Beth Newcomb Faculty, Fasting, Featured, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Research

A fasting-mimicking diet could spur cellular repair and improve health, says USC Leonard Davis Professor Valter Longo. Continue Reading Eat less, live longer? The science of fasting and longevity

Feb 19

Is the keto diet safe? USC experts have some serious concerns

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Fasting, Featured, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Research

Dietitians may recommend the popular high fat, very low carbohydrate plan for certain patients, but most of us can get the same results without going to such extremes. Continue Reading Is the keto diet safe? USC experts have some serious concerns

Apr 12

New $10 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on fasting, cell regeneration and disease protection

By Beth Newcomb Fasting, Featured, Honors and Awards, Mitochondria, Research

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Professor Valter Longo, expert on dietary restriction and regeneration, leads team of USC and Harvard researchers looking to slow aging and prevent disease. Continue Reading New $10 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on fasting, cell regeneration and disease protection

Fasting

Fasting-Like Diet Lowers Risk Factors for Disease, Reduces Biological Age in Humans

Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia in Mice

New Article Outlines the Characteristics of a “Longevity Diet”

Can Fasting Be Good For You? Two Studies Reveal How It Changes The Body (Inverse)

Cycles of a Fasting-Mimicking Diet Help Mice Live Longer, Healthier

Studies Suggest a Fasting Diet Could Boost Breast Cancer Therapy

What and when we eat affects our immune system. Here’s how.

Eat less, live longer? The science of fasting and longevity

Is the keto diet safe? USC experts have some serious concerns

New $10 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on fasting, cell regeneration and disease protection

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