Intermittent fasting linked to longer life and better brain performance, Johns Hopkins neuroscientist finds
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Neuroscientist Dr. Mark Mattson from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine presents scientific evidence supporting intermittent fasting as a diet with proven health benefits. Based on 25 years of research, his findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine link intermittent fasting to improved blood pressure, resting heart rate, enhanced cognitive and physical performance, and potentially longer life.
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· 3 pulledNeuroscientist Dr. Mark Mattson from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine concludes that at least one diet has scientific evidence supporting its claims, and that is intermediate fasting.
He studied intermittent fasting for 25 years and adopted it himself.
From improved blood pressure and resting heart rate to enhanced cognitive and physical performance.
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