Ramadan during pregnancy and offspring health outcomes over the life course: a systematic review and meta-analysis

F Pradella, P Witte, R van Ewijk - Human Reproduction Update, 2024 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND Intermittent fasting, such as during Ramadan, is prevalent among pregnant
women. However, the association between Ramadan during pregnancy and offspring health …

Intermittent fasting and longevity: From animal models to implication for humans

O Strilbytska, S Klishch, KB Storey, A Koliada… - Ageing research …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, intermittent fasting (IF) and its numerous modifications have been
increasingly suggested as a promising therapy for age-related problems and a non …

The effect of last meal “Suhoor” timing on diurnal variations in cognitive performance during Ramadan fasting among female athletes

H Bougrine, A Ammar, K Trabelsi, A Belgacem… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of the timing of the last meal,“Suhoor”, on
diurnal variation in cognitive performance during Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF). In a …

Does Religious Fasting Have a Protective Role against Metabolic Syndrome in Individuals Aged> 50 Years?

A Kokkinopoulou, I Pagkalos, NE Rodopaios… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Objective: The Christian Orthodox Church (COC) fasting is a periodic vegetarian-type diet
lasting 180–200 days annually in which seafood and snails are allowed on all fasting days …

The Interplay between Metabolic Syndrome and Religious Fasting in Postmenopausal Women

A Kokkinopoulou, N Katsiki, I Pagkalos, NE Rodopaios… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Religious fasting that involves abstinence from specific food (s) is part of many religions
worldwide and has been gaining attention by the research community during the last years …

WhatsApp‐based intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

E Yaagoob, R Lee, M Stubbs, F Shuaib… - Nursing & Health …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by prolonged elevated blood glucose
levels. Diabetes self‐management education and support programs are widely used in …

Association between Dietary Patterns and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study of Christian Orthodox Church Fasters and Non-Fasters in …

A Kokkinopoulou, N Katsiki, I Pagkalos, NE Rodopaios… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is well known that the Mediterranean diet contributes to healthy living, prevention of non-
communicable diseases, and longevity. A cross-sectional study was conducted with …

Mediterranean diet and spirituality/religion: eating with meaning

LJ Dominguez, N Veronese, FS Ragusa… - Aging Clinical and …, 2024 - Springer
The interest in the Mediterranean diet has grown considerably due to its potential health
benefits on the prevention of diverse age-related chronic diseases and its association with …

Impact of Christian Orthodox Church Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome Components in Adults Aged 18–49 Years

A Kokkinopoulou, NE Rodopaios, AA Koulouri… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Objective: Studies regarding health effects of religious fasting have been increased during
the last decade. Our aim was to investigate the effects of Christian Orthodox Church (COC) …

Consumption of Ultra-Processed Food and Drink Products in a Greek Christian Orthodox Church Fasting Population

A Kokkinopoulou, N Katsiki, I Pagkalos, NE Rodopaios… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
The positive effects of the Mediterranean diet on healthy living are widely known, while the
health effects of religious fasting have received increased attention during the last decade …