Few things get intermittent fasting fans fired up more than debating the “best” schedule. Some people swear it’s better to start your eating window early in the day, while others recommend waiting until later. Now, new research has a verdict: The schedule you follow actually doesn’t seem to matter.

The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is more complex, and a new study finds that some forms of intermittent fasting do not alter markers of metabolic or cardiovascular health.

Intermittent fasting has been touted as being good for heart health and longevity, but a new study raises some questions. (Getty Images) The new study calls those touted benefits into question and suggests, for the first time in a major study, that ...

View post: P.F. Chang’s Gets Festive With a New Holiday Menu and ‘Light the Fire’ Brand Reboot Intermittent fasting has been all the rage in recent years, with many people attributing the diet method to helping them lose weight and keep it off.