Courtney Peterson, PhD

Courtney M. Peterson, PhD, associate professor in nutrition sciences, The University of ­Alabama, Birmingham. UA.edu

Does Intermittent Fasting Work…Really?
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Does Intermittent Fasting Work…Really?

Courtney Peterson, PhD | January 8, 2023

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular way to lose weight. In one way, we’re all intermittent fasters—we don’t eat…

The 8-Hour Diet

The 8-Hour Diet

Courtney Peterson, PhD | March 26, 2018

Fasting for 16 hours of each day could be the answer to (finally!) reaching your weight loss and better health goals. Here's how it works.