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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 ...

Her research shows that people who practice intermittent fasting usually eat less overall. In her 2024 study, people with obesity cut about 200 to 550 calories per day – without counting a ...

New research suggests that time-restricted eating—a type of intermittent fasting—coupled with nutritional counseling can help ...

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.

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Modern science supports the age-old wisdom of fasting, and recent studies highlight its positive effects on the body and mind. Let’s explore the top 10 surprising health benefits of fasting ...

Adherents limit all of their food intake to a specific window of time each day, which varies based on which style of fasting they follow. In the new study, people who fasted for three months lost ...

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(photo: Daniel Ibanez / EWTN) Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican October 2, 2024 Pope Francis has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 7 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Hamas ...