Study: Intermittent fasting positively affects female hormones in PCOS

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Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as 18% of all women of childbearing age. The condition occurs when a woman’s body produces too much of a group of hormones called androgens, mainly testosterone. Menstrual irregularity, obesity and even infertility can result. The first line of treatment is usually hormonal birth control, said UIC … Read more

Why intermittent fasting and running do not mix

Why intermittent fasting and running do not mix

Open this photo in the gallery: In recent years, the world of recreational running has become interested in the potential benefits of running while hungry.Petko Ninov/Getty Images When running became mainstream, around 2020, it pulled popular fitness trends into its orbit. Some, like yoga or creatine supplements, seem to be compatible with it and are … Read more