New research showcases how fasting can actually change the brain, rewriting parts of how our bodies actually think.

Studies show that fasting can increase levels of human growth hormone (HGH), an important protein hormone that plays a role in growth, metabolism, weight loss, and muscle strength. 7. Could extend ...

I recently sat down with a close friend of mine, someone who has observed Ramadan every year since he was a teenager, to talk ...

In this regard, intermittent fasting ensures a better balance between the sources it uses for energy. This leads to improved ...

Intermittent fasting has long been a darling of the weight loss world — from 16:8 eating windows to 5:2 routines and 24-hour ...

Fasting has a life of its own ... It’s a time for Hindus to cultivate strength, devotion and spiritual discipline through two nine-day-long fasts. Each day of the fast is dedicated to different ...

Cutting carbs once or twice a week—without reducing calories—may offer some benefits similar to fasting, like increased fat burning and lower triglyceride levels. However, this approach might not be ...

On such days, those fasting may eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength. However, together, the smaller meals should not equal a full meal. Eating between ...

For Indians all over the world, Sita Navmi is the day to honour Maa Sita's birth, her attributes, her life, and much more.