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.

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

Intermittent fasting has its benefits but extending living beings’ lifespan might not be one of them, according to a recent ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers from The University of Western Australia have examined why a type of intermittent fasting has gained popularity ...

While longer nighttime fasting duration was associated with a lower BMI. Luciana Pons-Muzzo, researcher at ISGlobal explained, 'Our results, in line with other recent studies, suggest that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fortunately, as Christians, we have our instruction book for life — the Bible — full of wisdom that ... it might just look like a hug and a quick prayer before they head into their bedroom.

Married Hindu women will celebrate Karwa Chauth on October 20, 2024, by fasting for their husbands' well-being. The festival requires women to wake up early, wear auspicious colors, apply mehendi ...

And this style of intermittent fasting was deemed not superior to a calorie-restricted diet in terms of weight loss or maintenance in a 2017 JAMA study. Plus, IF schedules that require 24 hours of ...