After feeling he ‘was going to die’, Singapore-based entrepreneur Dhruv Agarwala set out to lose weight and achieve Roger Federer’s physique. He shed 71kg through exercise, gym work and lifestyle changes.

The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from new research.

Just juice and water? Some say a cleanse will do your body good. Some say it deprives your body of nutrients. We ask experts about the benefits and drawbacks.

Gaining weight during Lunar New Year is common, and to lose it, aggressively dieting isn’t always the best long-term solution. Experts describe 10 ways to shed the kilos and keep them off.

Fans of the 36-hour monk fast include British prime minister Rishi Sunak. People who follow it say it improves digestion, mental clarity and sleep quality, and helps with weight loss and food cravings.

Neuroscientist Mark Mattson explains how intermittent fasting may promote brain health and protect against diseases such as Alzheimer’s, with tips on how to begin and how long to fast for.

Limiting the hours in which he could eat, diet changes and exercise helped Sumanta Panigrahi lose 17kg. When he put on 6kg working from home, they helped him lose another 15kg.

Adjusting when you eat as well as how much could help you live longer, the results of an experiment involving mice fed a reduced-calorie diet in the 12 hours of the day when they were most active suggests.

There are many misconceptions surrounding intermittent fasting. An expert reveals the mistakes to avoid in the health trend loved by stars like Jennifer Aniston and Kourtney Kardashian.

Intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and achieve your fitness goals – one wellness consultant in China lost 9kg – but it can also cause health problems.

Experts and fasters weigh in on the health benefits of intermittent fasting, such as weight loss, mental clarity, better sleep and less inflammation.

Forget a new diet for the new year – intermittent fasting might be better for your waistline and your health, research suggests.

Health coach Dali Harilela wakes up at 4.30am, but doesn’t have her first meal until lunchtime. She says her health regimen keeps her trim and healthy, but she is not alone, with more people trying out the fasting trend

Alternate-day, time-restricted or modified fasting are all ways of avoiding or drastically restricting food intake, and may help people trapped in a yo-yo diet cycle, but they’re not for everyone – see three alternative ways to lose weight