Christmas Eve is a special day in the Orthodox calendar, preceding the great feast of the Nativity of Christ. This evening, ...

One of the highlights of this holy month is the Night of Destiny, which for this Ramadan is expected to fall around March 15, ...

Christian fasting has a spiritual foundation. Biblical examples of fasting appear in both the Old and New Testaments. Fasting should always have intention. Having a clear purpose keeps the fast ...

New research shows that while four weeks of alternate-day fasting can quickly reduce body weight and fat, it also leads to a measurable loss of muscle, and adding a whey protein shake during fasting ...

What we eat plays a major role in our health and well-being, especially in the development of chronic disease. On a recent episode of Dr. Mark Hyman’s podcast, "The Dr. Hyman Show," the physician and ...

The No. 5-ranked LSU Tigers women's basketball team improved its record in the 2025-26 NCAA regular season to 5-0 with yet another dominant 112-49 win over Alcorn State on November 20. The Tigers have ...

Share on Pinterest Short-term fasting is unlikely to have a significant impact on mental sharpness, according to new research. Johner Images/Getty Images Researchers report that intermittent fasting ...

Tom Griffin is the chair of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of a print and online Catholic magazine called The Empty Tomb ...

Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day in Judaism. In 2025, the holiday begins on Oct. 1. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and special prayer services to ...