Fasting is a time-honored practice observed across various cultures and religions. It involves abstaining from food or other indulgence for a set period. While the physical benefits of fasting are ...

From the Christian Lent to the Islamic Ramadan, fasting serves not only as a spiritual purification but also, as a growing body of scientific research suggests, a boon to physical and mental health.

Every fall, Jewish people celebrate the High Holy Days. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins Sept. 15 at sundown and ends at sundown the next day. Fasting on Yom Kippur is one major way of ...

A Fellow of the College of West African Surgeons (FCWAS), Dr. Ahmed Omilana, has brought forth fresh insights and a novel theoretical perspective to the science and efficacy of Ramadan fasting, a ...

There are a multitude of advantages associated with praying on the Night of Power. It is considered that prayers offered on this night have a greater chance of being heard and that the kindness and ...

From water fasting to the 5:2 diet to OMAD, numerous fasting types exist that offer a variety of benefits. As a personal trainer and nutritionist, I have worked with many clients who found ...

Utpanna Ekadashi 2025 marks the beginning of the Ekadashi fasting cycle and holds deep spiritual importance for devotees of ...