Everyone sleeps. It’s a basic need, like food, water, and movement, all of which are essential to life, health, and well-being. During sleep, your body focuses on recovery and repair, which requires a distinct metabolic state that is different from waking hours. Unfortunately not everyone gets enough consistent, good-quality sleep. Impaired sleep, which dramatically increases…
BMI, or body mass index, is at its core, a health-screening tool. With simple inputs of height and weight, this tool has been used for decades as a quick indicator of physical health and, importantly, risk of chronic disease. We know from data on people who live to be 100 or older that one of…
We’ve all felt them, and we’ve all given in to them at some point. But, despite their common occurrence, food cravings can be a tricky puzzle to solve. Do we, for example, acquiesce to the beckonings of the taco truck down the street? Or do we keep walking forward with a brave face, unscathed by…
Many of us lead busy, fast-paced lives. As our endless to-do lists pile up, it can be hard to set aside time for a meal, let alone nurture a healthy relationship with food. Mindful eating — or the practice of being fully attentive to food and the eating experience as a whole — can be a…
Whether you want to maintain a healthy weight, boost energy levels, or improve mental clarity, you’ve come to the right place. Zero has the science-backed tools and resources you need to form healthy habits, improve metabolic wellbeing, and extend your longevity. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Getting Started As a new…
From the start, Zero has helped you tap into the power of fasting to improve your health and lengthen your life. As such, we wouldn’t blame you for thinking of us as “Zero Fasting” — particularly if you’ve followed us on social at @zerofasting. But we’ve heard from many of you — and we share…
If you want to live longer, look no further than your daily habits. What (and when) we eat, how much we move, and the environment we surround ourselves in play critical roles in our overall longevity and quality of life. To extend your lifespan — and the amount of time you have to enjoy it…
We all know physical activity is important, but many of us struggle to get our daily dose of movement. In fact, according to a recent report by the CDC, as many as 25% of U.S. adults are not active enough to protect their health — in practical terms, that’s around 150 to 300 minutes of…
by Carlos Ferreira as told to Allison Goldstein “I’m doing this for longevity and for my kids and for my family.” Meet Carlos My name is Carlos Ferreira, and I’m 39 years old. I live just outside Philadelphia in Newtown, PA. My fasting journey began with my blood sugar. A few years ago at an…
by Christine Chang as told to Allison Goldstein “It’s not just about not eating, it’s about replacing my meals with time to focus on my mental health.” Meet Christine My name is Christine Chang, and I am 42 years old. I’m an actor, and I live in Los Angeles. I have always been a cardio…
