SINGAPORE – During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from consuming food and water from sunrise to sunset. It is akin to intermittent fasting, and both practices have been associated with improved kidney health, among other potential health benefits.
Though the religious and cultural contexts differ, fasting during Ramadan and intermittent fasting share several similarities.
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