Caloric restriction is a dietary intervention that is considered to be a reduction in the total energy intake with the maintenance of proper nutrition. It is associated with several health effects, ...

Real-world data suggest 5:2 intermittent fasting may offer modest cardiovascular benefits over calorie restriction in adults ...

The rate at which human cells age is influenced by multiple interconnected factors. New research examined how restricting calories influences telomere length and biological aging. Penn State ...

Restriction mapping is a method used to map an unknown segment of DNA by breaking it into pieces and then identifying the locations of the breakpoints. This method relies upon the use of proteins ...

Forget about super-sizing, a restricted-calorie diet may add health, youthfulness, and longevity to your life. 7 min read Looking to tack a few years on to the end of your life, or enjoy your golden ...

Caloric restriction has been studied as a way to increase longevity in animals. Now, researcher explore how it may positively affect muscle and find that aging muscles receive the most benefit.

Eating less--while maintaining adequate nutrition--is a recipe for longer life in many animals. Might it help humans as well? In 1935 scientists at Cornell University made an extraordinary discovery.