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New research suggests that strategic periods without food could literally reprogram your cells to age more slowly and even reverse existing damage. A study published in Cell Reports found that fasting triggers a metabolic switch that can increase lifespan by 50%.


New research suggests that strategic periods without food might do more than help you lose weight—they could literally reprogram your cells to age more slowly

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