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Scientists continue to unravel the benefits of caloric restriction and intermittent fasting. The simple act of limiting food intake increases lifespan in animal models and reduces age-associated disorders such as diabetes and heart disease.1-4 A report published in the New England Journal of Medicine reviewed extensive research on intermittent fasting and caloric restriction. Multiple mechanisms were identified by which these dietary changes…

Background Limited research has been conducted on contemporary spiritual healing in European countries. The aim of this article is to report how German healers and their clients experienced and perceived the outcomes of spiritual healing and which explanations they use to describe the perceived effects. Methods Semistructured interviews and participatory observation was used to collect…