Intermittent fasting may offer benefits outside weight loss

Intermittent fasting techniques have gained attention as a method to aid weight loss, and experts say they also may offer benefits for diabetes patients. Researchers reported in JAMA Network Open that limiting food consumption to a particular window of time each day may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar and lose weight. Dr. Pam Taub, a cardiologist, said the method also may benefit people with issues such as high blood pressure.

 Full Story: National Public Radio (10/27)