Some of the healthiest people I know practice intermittent fasting—either going without food every other day for 24 hours, or eating just once every 14 hours. The concept is associated with lots of supposed benefits, including weight loss, better heart health, and even a longer lifespan. But is it really that great? Matt Fuchs got to the bottom of the research.

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