Prof Dean Ho with a glucose monitor patch on his arm. Credit: Prof Dean Ho It is estimated that over 1 billion people in the world are affected by metabolic syndrome–which includes conditions such as insulin resistance, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, among others. Among many interventions which have been used to address this major issue, ranging from medications to lifestyle modifications, an increasingly popular dietary intervention has been intermittent fasting, where calories are consumed within a specific timeframe. Examples include the “16:8 fasting” regime, where calories are Read More