India, March 2 -- For weight loss, one common approach is to burn more calories than you consume, which often means practising portion control. Beyond simply reducing meal size, many people are turning to time-restricted eating patterns such as intermittent fasting or one meal a day (OMAD), where there are defined windows for eating and fasting. The idea behind it is that during fasting periods, the body taps into stored fat and burns it for energy.

There has been a surge in these types of diets as more people prioritise weight loss goals. But amid these diet trends, an important question comes up: how does fasting impact your brain health? Cognitive functions, including attention span and decision-making skills, are important for day-to...