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Oct 2018
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500 - Does Intermittent Fasting Work?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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Intermittent fasting is one of the hottest new diet trends. Proponents say it can help you lose weight, improve blood sugar metabolism and slow aging. What's the research on this new fad? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/weight-loss/does-intermittent-fasting-work Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quicka ... Show More
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