59m •
2012
British journalist and physician Michael Mosley sets an ambitious goal: to become healthier and lose weight while making as few changes as possible to his life. In working toward these goals, Mosley discovers a powerful new science behind the old idea of fasting, a program that still allows him to enjoy his favorite foods. He takes a road trip across the U.S. to investigate how a little hunger can turn on the body’s “repair genes” and, of course, tries the new science himself. Mosley learns that a diet based on feast and famine has powerful effects on the body, reducing the risks of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. The diet seems to pack the anti-aging clout of calorie restriction while still allowing for a taste of the good life. And it turns out to be not only good for the body; it may also be good for the brain.
2004•
6.8
2017•
6.8
2016•
8.0
2014•
6.3
2016•
0
2010•
6.6
2009•
5.2
2016•
0
2019•
6.2
2020•
7.4
2004•
9.5
2014•
6.0
2019•
7.3
2014•
6.7
2021•
6.6
BBC • GB
BBC Horizon •
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