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DEAR DR. ROACH: We are very fond of our family doctor. I was in to see him the other day, and it came up in conversation that he was going to be getting married.

We would like to acknowledge this event in his life with either a lovely card or a small gift. I know the old-school way of thinking is to never do things that are so personal when it comes to your physician. Do you think that still holds true today? N.W.

ANSWER: Physicians are human beings, and a thoughtful card is always appreciated. Gifts can sometimes be OK, but the American Medical Association has some guidelines for physicians on accepting gifts. I agree with them and you might find them helpful:

Be sensitive to the size of the gift: Inappropriately large gifts should not be accepted. Do not let a gift influence patient care.

Decline a gift that would present an emotional or financial hardship to the patients family.

Consider suggesting a charitable contribution in lieu of a gift.

I would add that sometimes rejecting a gift can be hurtful, and if accepting a gift conforms to the guidelines, I generally accept it with thanks.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Hi. Im a very healthy, 68-year-old male. My only issue is almost nonexistent testosterone. What type of doctor should I see? It seems to be a problem for many senior men. A.

ANSWER: Low testosterone is a concern for many men as they get older. In some cases, the concern is justified. Some men may have a problem making testosterone due to a condition in the brain (the hypothalamus and pituitary gland both need to be working properly for testosterone production) or in the testes, where testosterone is actually made. In these cases, testosterone replacement therapy is clearly indicated.

What is still controversial is whether to treat healthy older men who have a low testosterone level and no symptoms. Its not clear that treatment of low testosterone will prevent problems in the future.

Its possible thats the case, but I am very cautious about prescribing a drug with potential harms for someone without symptoms, when it has not been proven to be of benefit.

However, men with symptoms of low testosterone, such as low sex drive, depressed mood and loss of body hair, and who have clearly low testosterone levels may benefit from treatment, and a trial of testosterone treatment is appropriate.

Men should learn about potential risk (prostate cancer remains a concern, despite reassuring early studies) and have regular laboratory evaluation. Low energy by itself is not clearly a symptom of low testosterone and may not improve with testosterone treatment.

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DR. ROACH WRITES: A recent column on easy bruising in older adults prompted several readers to recommend specialized makeup products to cover the discolored areas. That is not something I had considered, and I appreciate the recommendation. Another reader recommended dry skin brushing, but I could not find good evidence that this helps with skin discoloration.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible.

Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

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Acne occurs when oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria become trapped inside hair follicles, resulting in infection and inflammation.

Although acne often develops on the face, it can affect hair follicles on other parts of the body, such as the chest, back, and shoulders.

Below, we describe what acne is and the types of acne that may develop on the shoulders. We also explore the symptoms and appearance of shoulder acne and list some treatment options.

Pores are small openings in the skin. Each pore contains a single hair that sits inside a hair follicle. These hair follicles connect to oil-producing glands, called sebaceous glands.

Sebaceous glands secrete an oil called sebum, which carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin.

Sometimes, sebum and skin cells form a plug within the hair follicle. This plug traps dirt and bacteria inside the skin, resulting in an infection. The infection triggers inflammation in the form of a pimple.

Two types of acne can develop on the shoulders: acne vulgaris and acne mechanica.

Acne vulgaris is the medical term for common acne. It typically occurs when oil and dead skin cells become trapped inside a pore or hair follicle.

Also, Cutibacterium acnes bacteria can trigger or worsen the symptoms.

In addition, changes in the levels of certain hormones can trigger breakouts. Some hormones that may influence acne vulgaris are:

Testosterone regulates sebum production, and rising testosterone levels can trigger acne breakouts in anyone.

Adolescent males may, for example, experience acne during puberty, when testosterone levels naturally increase.

Females with polycystic ovary syndrome may also develop acne due to high testosterone levels.

The hormone progesterone can also contribute to acne.

Progesterone levels peak during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, which begins after ovulation and ends just before a period. As a result, acne breakouts may occur around this time.

In addition, some people experience acne while using progesterone-only hormonal birth control, sometimes called the mini-pill.

Meanwhile, the hormone estrogen has a converse effect it inhibits sebum production and shrinks the sebaceous glands.

Other hormones that can play a role in acne include:

Acne mechanica develops in response to physical factors, such as:

These can damage the skin and trigger excess sebum production.

Some specific causes of acne mechanica include:

Not all acne looks or feels the same. Acne pimples vary in size, color, and severity.

Different types include:

Below are some treatment options for shoulder acne.

Over-the-counter topical treatments usually creams, gels, or foams can help clear acne breakouts. Look for products that contain:

Benzoyl peroxide is an antiseptic that kills C. acnes bacteria on the surface of the skin and inside hair follicles.

In 2017, a 12-week clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of this antiseptic as a treatment for acne vulgaris among 607 participants.

The researchers found that using a benzoyl peroxide cream resulted in a 72.775.0% reduction in inflammatory lesions, while the use of a placebo cream resulted in a 41.6% reduction in inflammatory lesions.

Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid that reduces sebum production and skin inflammation.

It also reduces acne lesions by exfoliating the skin removing oil, dirt, dead skin cells, and bacteria.

A 2018 clinical trial compared the effectiveness of a salicylic acid cream and a benzoyl peroxide cream for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. The trial included 31 participants, and all applied each cream to separate sides of their faces for 28 days.

The researchers found that the 2% salicylic acid cream reduced the number of papules and pustules by 47.9% and reduced the number of noninflammatory lesions by 43.1%. These results were comparable to those of the benzoyl peroxide cream.

The team concluded that the two creams were similarly effective in treating acne.

Retinoids are a class of chemical compound derived from vitamin A. They increase skin cell turnover, keeping dead cells, oil, and bacteria out of pores.

A person needs to use a retinoid consistently to see results. This is not a spot treatment.

Azelaic acid exists naturally in grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye. Topical application helps decrease redness and swelling of the skin.

A small 2017 pilot study investigated the safety and efficacy of a 15% azelaic acid foam in the treatment of mild acne on the torso.

The results showed that 44% of participants who applied the foam twice daily experienced a significant reduction in their acne.

The following prescribed medications, which come in pill form, can help treat the underlying causes of acne.

The American Academy of Dermatology provide the following tips for managing acne:

To help prevent shoulder acne, try:

Shoulder acne may clear up on its own or with the help of over-the-counter products.

However, contact a doctor if acne persists or worsens despite home treatment or more than one painful acne lesion develops.

A doctor may prescribe a stronger treatment for more severe acne. Or, they may refer the person to a dermatologist a doctor who specializes in treating skin conditions.

Acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells form a plug inside a pore or hair follicle. This plug traps dirt and oil beneath the skin. A bacterial infection can develop in the affected pore, which can lead to inflammation and swelling in the form of a pimple.

Two types of acne can develop on the shoulders: acne vulgaris and acne mechanica. The first typically develops in response to hormonal changes, while the second usually develops in response to heat, pressure, friction, or a combination.

Shoulder acne does not look or feel the same for everyone. Some people develop small pimples, while others with more severe acne develop pustules, nodules, or cysts. More serious acne can be extremely painful and require stronger treatments.

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A common treatment for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer is to combine radiation with drugs that block testosterone a hormone that makes the tumors grow faster. (This type of treatment is also called androgen deprivation therapy, or ADT).

New research is suggesting the sequence of these treatments may be crucially important.

Dr. Dan Spratt, a professor of radiation oncology at the University of Michigan, led the research. He and his colleagues pooled data from two previously published clinical trials (here and here). Taken together, the studies enrolled just over 1,000 men who had been randomly assigned to one of two groups:

By themselves, the individual studies didnt show a significant difference in outcomes after an average follow-up of nearly 15 years. But by pooling the data, Spratts team produced a dataset with enough statistical power to show that men who started on hormonal therapy either during or after radiation did significantly better in all respects: compared to the men who were treated with hormone therapy first, they had lesser odds of experiencing a rise in prostate-specific antigen levels (suggesting the cancer might be returning); they lived longer without a progression of their disease; and they were less likely to have cancer spread to other parts of the body. The results also suggested they had a lower risk of actually dying from prostate cancer, although this particular finding wasnt statistically significant.

Researchers have already devoted a lot of attention to how long hormonal therapy should last when its given with radiation. This is now the first study to show that sequence also matters.

Why would that be the case? Possible explanations center on testosterones capacity to fix genetic damage in irradiated cancer cells. Just how sequencing plays into this repair mechanism isnt known, but Dr. Spratt says the new results point to avenues for further study.

Importantly, the results apply specifically to men with unfavorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer who typically get four to six months of hormonal therapy. According to Spratt, sequencing may not be as relevant to men with high-risk tumors who can get hormonal treatments for several years.

Dr. Marc Garnick, the Gorman Brothers Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, editor of the Harvard Health Publishing Annual Report on Prostate Diseases, and editor in chief of HarvardProstateKnowledge.org, says there are circumstances in which some men will need hormonal therapy before radiation. Describing the new results as compelling, he adds Efforts to investigate sequencing prospectively (i.e., forward in time) should become an important component of future research.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War takes a dramatic tonal shift from its super-serious 2019 predecessor, making it one of the goofier entries in the annualized franchise. While Modern Warfare was committed to realism, especially in its campaign, this new game is soaked in conspiracy theories, explosions, and cheesy 80s haircuts. Despite this sharp pivot, Cold War quickly finds its footing by committing to its wacky tendencies, and out-there plot twists. It never quite reaches the heights of the previous game, but its far from a misfire.

If this games campaign was turned into a feature film, it would be a contender for the most dad-friendly action flick of the year. All the ingredients are there, a Robert Redford look-alike, rock n roll music, Russian spies, and a villain posing a global threat that only a special team can prevent from happening. Maybe it was the testosterone radiating from my screen, or maybe it was too much coffee, but I was on-board with the ridiculousness from the get-go, even if its a tad too much off the rails at times.

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From a length and difficulty perspective, Cold War follows the same pattern of being short and sweet as previous games, but its in the difficulty that I found a new appreciation for this series. While Im no stranger to lowering things down to easy mode, in Cold War I played the campaign on the highest difficulty and found it to be surprisingly balanced and fair. Firefights are just the right amount of tense, without making the player feel like they need to duck after every shot, but if you make the wrong move, a game over is still inevitable. Thanks to the games friendly checkpoint system, a restart is never the end-of-the-world,but just a small delay in progression. Giving this mode a try is bound to help you when you take your skills online.

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On the multiplayer side, things are not quite as unorthodox as you might have come to expect, but its still solid. Each year, when I dabble in Call of Duty multiplayer, I expect quick, snappy action and maps that are memorable. Cold War checks both those boxes. All the classic modes are here, including Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Search and Destroy. If youre looking for larger-scale battles, the battle royale like Warzone is included in the package, and for the horde mode enthusiasts, Zombies is back too. Best of all, crossplay is back as a feature, bringing gamers that much closer to the end of the console wars. After more than a decade of these games, seeing experience points increase, guns unlock, and stats pop-up on-screen still elicits a rush of excitement like few shooters can create, which explains why the series continues to be on-top each year.

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If theres anything to critique when thinking about Cold War, its that it takes few risks. Maybe its riding the coattails of last years formula, but I would have liked to see more zany qualities instilled in the multiplayer mode to match the campaigns tone. Including just the slightest bit of 80s themes would have been enough to separate itself from Modern Warfare. Just give me an eye-rolling one liner, maybe a Rambo-like headband, anything at all! Instead, it just feels like the same game with new maps, making for the same old Call of Duty atmosphere. I was never confused about what a perk does, button layout, or rules of a game mode. The series perfected multiplayer long ago, its time to take more risks.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is another successful entry in the franchise. Although with each preceding year the series hinges on becoming stale, this game brings over what made last years game so beloved, and adds just enough goofiness to the campaign to differentiate itself, making it a contender for one of the best first-person shooters of 2020.

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Nutrisystem for Men is part of the popular Nutrisystem diet program.

Its targeted toward men and offers prepackaged meals and snacks that are designed to be low in calories to promote fast and convenient weight loss.

Nutrisystem for Men offers more food than the standard program.

However, the Nutrisystem program has some significant drawbacks, including its price and potentially excessive calorie restriction.

This article reviews Nutrisystem for Men, whether it works for weight loss, what foods you should eat and avoid, and its potential downsides.

Nutrisystem for Men is a specialized Nutrisystem program thats tailored to men.

Men typically have higher calorie needs than women, even during weight loss (1).

Nutrisystem is a 4-week program designed to help you quickly lose weight by restricting the number of calories you eat. On Nutrisystem, you eat six small meals per day, and several of these meals and snacks are provided by Nutrisystem.

Nutrisystem-branded foods are designed to be low in calories and fat, high in fiber, and rich in protein. Other foods you may eat while on Nutrisystem should be low in fat and calories.

The system encourages people to use Nutrisystem-branded meals to comprise the bulk of their daily calorie intake throughout the duration of the program.

This eliminates the need for you to strictly track your food or calorie intake.

On the Nutrisystem for Men program, youll receive slightly more food each day than on the standard Nutrisystem program.

Nutrisystem for Men is part of the Nutrisystem program, which offers 4 weeks of prepackaged meals and snacks to promote fast weight loss. Nutrisystem for Men offers more food per day than the standard program.

The Nutrisystem for Men plan is slightly more expensive than the standard Nutrisystem program, as it includes some extra food.

While the standard program costs $913 per day, depending on how much food you receive, Nutrisystem for Men costs $1014 per day.

Nutrisystem also offers a Partner Plan for two people of any gender that costs a flat rate of $74.99 per week per person.

The Nutrisystem for Men plan costs more than the standard Nutrisystem plan because it includes more food. Expect to pay $1014 per day.

Nutrisystem for Men offers three plans to choose from. They differ in how much food you receive each week, the level of customization you get from the program, and the variety of foods you can choose from:

The tailor to your metabolism option involves answering a few extra questions about your activity level, age, and body type. It will supposedly help you lose more weight by offering recommendations to better customize your Nutrisystem meals.

Alternatively, Nutrisystem offers a vegetarian option and Nutrisystem D for people with diabetes.

If you want to select one of these options, youll need to choose them specifically rather than selecting the Nutrisystem for Men plan. For each of these plans, the daily cost for a man is slightly more expensive than the daily cost for a woman.

The program has three tiers based on the level of customization and quantity of food. Men also get extra food on the vegetarian plan and Nutrisystem D, though these options are not part of Nutrisystem for Men.

All Nutrisystem-branded foods are fine for you to eat while youre doing the program.

The plan also allows you to add other foods to their prepackaged meals. Here are the other foods you may choose while on the diet:

On Nutrisystem for Men, you can eat any Nutrisystem-branded foods, along with lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, lower calorie fats and spreads, reduced fat dairy, and whole grains.

On the Nutrisystem for Men diet plan, you should avoid high calorie and high fat foods, including:

Foods to avoid include high fat choices, such as fatty meats and liquid oils, and full fat dairy. Fried foods are also banned on the diet, as are refined carbs, sugary foods, and desserts, including those that contain fruit.

Nutrisystem appears to be effective for weight loss, at least for a short period.

Several studies have shown its effectiveness for weight loss. However, many of them were funded fully or partly by Nutrisystem or carried out with the assistance of Nutrisystem employees. This may have biased the results (2, 3, 4).

One Nutrisystem-funded study in 100 people with obesity and type 2 diabetes found that Nutrisystem participants lost about 16 pounds (7.3 kg) each in 6 months. Meanwhile, those in a diabetes education program lost 5 pounds (2.2 kg) in the same time frame (3).

Another 16-week Nutrisystem-funded study in 78 people noted that those on Nutrisystem had lost more weight, body fat, and inches than those following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet (4).

The DASH diet is a low fat, low sodium diet that healthcare providers often recommend to help reduce high blood pressure.

Additionally, one review of studies on several commercially available diets found that people on Nutrisystem lost about 4% more weight after 3 months on the program than people who received only diet education or counseling (5).

However, the review could not look at long-term results because all the studies it investigated were less than 1 year in duration.

Its also important to note that these studies looked at the results of other Nutrisystem programs, including Nutrisystem D. They did not specifically investigate the results of Nutrisystem for Men, though these programs are similar.

Nutrisystem appears to help people lose weight over the short term, but these studies didnt investigate long-term results and may have some bias. They also didnt specifically investigate Nutrisystem for Men.

There are several drawbacks to the Nutrisystem for Men program.

One of the Nutrisystem-funded studies noted that men on the program consumed an average of only 1,500 calories per day (4).

While this restriction is likely to result in short-term weight loss, it may not be sustainable for many people and even result in long-term metabolic changes that make it harder to lose weight (6).

In one small study, researchers found that people in a weight loss competition who followed short-term, extremely restrictive diets had a lower metabolic rate even years later, making it harder for them to lose weight and maintain weight loss (6).

A lower metabolic rate means they burned fewer calories at rest. A person with a lower metabolic rate does not burn as many calories per day as someone with a higher metabolic rate.

Another study estimated that people in this weight loss competition consumed an average of 1,300 calories per day and exercised vigorously for about 3 hours per day during the weight loss period (7).

Its important to note that the people who participated in this weight loss competition went through extreme calorie restriction and weight loss over a very short period of time. Thus, the results may not apply to most people who are looking to lose weight.

Excessive calorie restriction may lead to rebound weight gain by causing changes to your hunger hormones that increase your food cravings and desire to eat (8, 9).

When it comes to Nutrisystem in particular, theres a lack of evidence showing long-term outcomes. Few studies have investigated whether people who lost weight on Nutrisystem maintained that weight loss over long periods.

Some studies looked at the results of following Nutrisystem for 46 months. However, many people may find it too expensive or unrealistic to stay on Nutrisystem for Men for that long. That said, you can complete as many cycles of the 4-week program as youd like (3, 4).

Finally, while Nutrisystem-branded foods are formulated to be low in calories and rich in fiber, theyre highly processed. Choosing more whole, minimally processed foods may be better for your overall health (10).

Nutrisystem may be too restrictive, and theres little evidence on long-term weight loss results for participants. The Nutrisystem programs, including Nutrisystem for Men, are also expensive and encourage people to consume highly processed food.

While promises of quick weight loss may seem tempting, some people may not find the Nutrisystem for Men program sustainable over the long term, as it may be overly restrictive.

Even if you see great results after a round or two of the Nutrisystem program, you may regain the weight you lost very quickly after returning to your old eating habits.

For this reason, youll probably have more success with long-term weight loss by making small, sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle that promote gradual weight loss.

This approach may be more sustainable over the long term, as well as reduce the likelihood youll regain the weight.

Beyond Nutrisystem for Men, there are many diet plans for weight loss that are tailored to people with different needs and tastes. For example, you can choose from diet plans for people who are looking for vegetarian options.

There are also effective plans for weight loss and better health if youre living with diabetes.

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Weight loss: This workout includes a total of six exercises that can be done without equipment

Belly fat or having excessive fat in the abdominal area can be detrimental to your health for several reasons. The thing with belly fat is that it is not just limited to the extra layer of padding just below the skin, which is known as the subcutaneous fat-but it also includes visceral fat, which is inside your abdomen and surrounds the internal organs. Irrespective of your overall weight, if you have large amount of bely fat, you may be at risk of high blood pressure, sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes to name a few.

The idea is to understand that is important to not carry too much fat around the abdomen area. Fret not as there's a lot that you can do to burn it. It may be a little difficult and may require more effort than you can think. But with regular exercise and following a healthy diet, you can successfully reduce abdominal fat.

Also read:Belly Fat Exercises: 6 Exercises For Flat Abs That You Can Do At Home

Sweat trainer Kayla Itsines recently shares a quick lower abs workout that can be done without any equipment. This abs workout can help you have a strong core, which is important for your everyday life and your workouts.

"Whether you're training your upper or lower body, lifting groceries out of the car, hiking up a hill, or moving something heavy, your core strength is going to help you perform at your best," Itsines explains in the caption of her post.

The following lower abs workout includes a total of six exercises that can be done anytime, anywhere. They are designed to target ab muscles that are just below your belly button, informs Itsines. To burn belly fat, this is exactly the target area that we need to focus on.

Also read:Get Rid Of Belly Fat With Protein-Rich Foods; Here's How It Works

Lower abs workout

Set a timer and complete 3 laps of the workout (video shared below). The workout can be done in no more than 20 minutes. You can combine it with half an hour of cardio and other 15 minutes of weight training or body weight training exercises like planks, push-ups and pull-ups. Doing so can help you burn some calories and also aid belly fat reduction.

Also read:Weight Loss: Skipping Too Many Workouts Amidst Festivities? Do This Abs And Legs Workout To Burn Some Calories

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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One of the worlds most popular health (and even fitness trends) is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and periods of eating. It focuses more on when you eat than on what or how much.

People use intermittent fasting to lose weight and improve their health, with several studies showing that it can have powerful effects on your body and brain.

Its not a diet in the conventional sense, but more accurately described as an eating pattern.

Fasting has been a practice throughout much of human history and, as a result, we evolved to be able to function without food for extended periods of time. Using it from time to time is just as natural as eating three meals a day if not more so.

Theres more than one way of doing intermittent fasting. There are several methods that involve splitting the day or week into eating and fasting periods. Essentially, you introduce a daily or weekly fasting period.

These are the most popular methods:

During the fasting periods, you eat either very little or nothing at all (no drinks with calories, either). By reducing your calorie intake, all of these methods can cause weight loss as long as you dont compensate by eating much when you do eat. Many people find the 16/8 method to be the simplest, most sustainable, and the easiest to stick to. Its by far the most popular.

Fasting leads to a set of reactions in your body on the cellular and molecular level. Your body adjusts hormone levels to make stored body fat more accessible, while your cells also initiate important repair processes and change the expression of genes.

The levels of growth hormone can also skyrocket with intermittent fasting, increasing as much as 5-fold. This has benefits for fat loss and muscle gain, among other things. Insulin sensitivity improves and levels of insulin drop dramatically. Lower insulin levels make stored body fat more accessible.

When you fast, your cells can initiate or accelerate cellular repair processes. This includes autophagy, where cells digest and remove old and dysfunctional proteins that build up inside cells. Changes are also observed in the function of genes related to longevity and protection against disease.

Its also been suggested that periods of intermittent fasting increase cellular stress resistance and defense, repairing important pathways that improve the resistance of cells to stressors, promoting cellular growth. However, the science around intermittent fasting is not entirely clear.

When thinking about fasting, weight loss is the most common reason given. By making you eat fewer meals, it can lead to an automatic reduction in calorie intake. Additionally, it changes hormone levels to facilitate weight loss.

Studies show that intermittent fasting can be a very powerful weight-loss tool. A 2014 review study found that this eating pattern can cause 38% weight loss over 324 weeks. According to the same study, people also lost 47% of their waist circumference.

It should be said that researchers studying fasting are calling for more human studies, especially large-scale human studies. Many of the purported benefits of intermittent fasting come from animal studies or small-scale animal studies and have not been confirmed in larger cohorts. In addition, while weight loss seems like the most appealing upside, other claims are debatable.

For instance, decades of studies on rodents have shown that intermittent fasting can help them remain lean, develop fewer aging-related diseases, and live 30-40% longer. A 2019review of studies in theNew England Journal of Medicine showed that intermittent fasting can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improve brain health, reduce inflammation, and boost endurance. But studies on humans have been less conclusive. It seems to be good for losing extra pounds, but anything else is less clear.

However, even then, keep in mind that the main reason for its success is that intermittent fasting helps you eat fewer calories overall. If you binge and eat massive amounts during your eating periods, you may not lose any weight at all.

Intermittent fasting is probably not for everyone. This is actually one of the reasons why its so hard to thoroughly confirm any nutritional study: theres so much variety between different individuals, diets, and a million other factors that can have an influence. It may even be detrimental.

If youre underweight or have a history of eating disorders, you should not fast without consulting with a health professional first. In these cases, it can be downright harmful.

There is also some evidence that intermittent fasting may not be as beneficial for women as it is for men. For example, one study showed that it improved insulin sensitivity in men, but worsened blood sugar control in women. Another study suggested that it can lead to shedding muscles, not fat, which would be counterproductive.

There are a number of anecdotal reports of women whose menstrual period stopped when they started doing fasting and went back to normal when they resumed their previous eating patterns. For these reasons, women should be especially careful with intermittent fasting. They should follow separate guidelines, like easing into the practice and stopping immediately if they have any problems like amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). This eating pattern is likely also a bad idea if youre pregnant or breastfeeding. As always, consult with a professional before embarking on any diet.

Among the side effects, hunger is considered the main one the bane of all diets. People also feel weak and their brains may not perform as well as they are used to. This may only be temporary, as it can take some time for the body to adapt to the new meal schedule. Most people seem to get on and adapt after a couple of weeks.

If you have a medical condition, you should consult with your doctor before trying intermittent fasting. This is particularly important if you have diabetes, problems with blood sugar regulation, low blood pressure, take medications, are underweight or have a history with eating disorders.

All that being said, intermittent fasting has a rather remarkable safety profile. There is nothing dangerous about not eating for a while if youre healthy and well-nourished overall. Unlike other diets which can be extreme, it doesnt seem to produce any major risks.

Its likely that at some point in your life, youve inadvertently done some intermittent fasting. If youve ever eaten dinner, then slept late and not eaten until lunch the next day, then youve probably already fasted for 16+ hours. Ever skipped breakfast or dinner? Same thing. Some people instinctively eat this way. They simply dont feel hungry in the morning.

Many people consider the 16/8 method the simplest and most sustainable way of intermittent fasting, so this one might be the best one to try first. If you find it easy and feel good during the fast, then maybe try moving on to more advanced fasts like 24-hour fasts 12 times per week.

Another approach is to simply fast whenever its convenient simply skip meals from time to time when youre not hungry or dont have time to cook. There is no need to follow a structured intermittent fasting plan to derive at least some of the benefits.

Intermittent fasting is not something that anyone needs to do. Its simply one of many lifestyle strategies that can improve your health. Eating quality food, exercising, and taking care of your sleep are still the most important factors to focus on.

If you dont like the idea of fasting, then you can safely ignore this article and continue to do what works for you. At the end of the day, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to nutrition. The best diet for you is the one you can stick to in the long run.

Intermittent fasting is great for some people, not others. The only way to find out which group you belong to is to try it out. If you feel good when fasting and find it to be a sustainable way of eating, it can be a very powerful tool to lose weight and improve your health.

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Working out at home comes with several challenges. From finding sufficient space to doing it at a time when no one is being disturbed, having the right kind of equipment for that particular workout and having the very motivation to do a workout, it covers them all! Also what interferes with one's motivation to workout or exercise at home is lack of time. But fret not as we are here with the perfect solution to all of these problems. In this article, we are going to talk about a workout that you can do at home, without facing much difficulty. Read here to know all about it.

To workout at home, what you really need is workouts that can be done easily at home, without any equipment in a short period of time. What's more is that this workout, which was shared by Sweat trainer Kelsey Wells on Instagram, requires a very small space. To do it, all you need is a mat and a space that is enough to fit you in.

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"This quick workout is great for anyone living in a small apartment or unit - or training on a balcony," reads the caption of the Insta post shared below. This workout includes four bodyweight exercises that can help in improving your strength and stamina, while also burning calories and helping you lose weight.

Following are the four exercises that you need to do as part of this bodyweight workout:

1. Lay down push-up

2. X-plank

3. Diamond push-up

4. Burpee

You need to perform each exercise for 45 seconds, with 10 seconds of rest in between. You need to complete 4 laps in total. Set a timer and the workout can be completed in just 15 minutes.

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If you have the time, you can make the workout more holistic by doing some cardio exercises like jumping rope, on-the-spot jogging or 15-20 minutes of dancing or aerobics. So, what are you waiting for? Let's do this!

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Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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