Asceticism
Lifestyle of frugality and abstinence
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Fasting
A comprehensive review was conducted on alternate-day fasting, revealing significant health benefits for overweight and obese adults, including reductions in body weight, body mass index, and cardiometabolic risk factors when practiced moderately for two to six months.
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