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Source: BBC
Intermittent fasting has become a popular way to keep the waistline under control, but could it also help you put in the best day of your workweek?The age-old practice of fasting has become recently popular thanks to regimes like the 5:2 diet, which involves drastic calorie restriction on certain days. They practice different types of fasting, ranging from a 36-hour break from food to a more intense 60-hour fast
There is evidence that restricting calories can have long-term health benefits, includingimproved mood and better quality of sleep. But tech workers in California have latched on to another positive side to the practice: they say that on the days that they are not eating, they get more done in the office. They experience an enhanced sense of mental agility and are better able to focus on their work. They call themselves WeFast, an online community of so-called biohackers who believe that by tinkering with the biology of the human body, we can lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
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