The arrival of autumn represents new beginnings in many cultures, but in the ancient Indian religion of Jainism, it holds particular significance. Much like Buddhism, Jainism focuses on the ...

In their new study, the researchers found that stem cell regeneration is suppressed during fasting but then surges during the ...

according to a new Chinese study. This finding could suggest that the ancient Buddhist discipline of missing dinner and fasting from noon to sunrise is a better approach than modern dietary trends ...

Most humans observe an overnight fast on a daily basis, and the human body copes well with short duration fasting. Periodic fasting is widely practised for cultural, religious or health reasons.

There are two main ways that Catholics use to focus on growing closer to God during the Lenten season: abstinence and fasting ... devoting the spare time to prayer or perhaps his family.

Christians talk to God through prayer: We see examples of children's prayers and how and when they pray. Children talk about asking for guidance, being grateful, asking for help and how praying ...

This finding raises concerns about the potential risks of fasting, particularly in individuals who may be genetically predisposed to cancer. Since the study was conducted on mice, researchers like ...

Catholics around the world are gathering for the commencement of the 32nd annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting (IWOPF) under the theme “Conquering the Darkness: Triumph of Mercy ...

Adults with metabolic syndrome may benefit from limiting their daily eating to an eight- to 10-hour window, according to a new study — the latest research to support intermittent fasting.

2) Salah (ritual prayer) Salah or ritual prayer is an essential ... directly or through charitable organizations. 4. Sawm (fasting) Fasting (Sawm) is the fourth pillar of Islam, and it refers ...

A groundbreaking new study in mice has shown that significantly reducing calorie intake can extend lifespan more effectively than intermittent fasting. No matter how much fat or glucose the mice ...