When It Comes To Breakfast, Timing Matters
When you eat your meals — particularly breakfast — might have effects beyond just satiating hunger. In a recent investigation, researchers at Mass General Brigham and elsewhere examined how meal timing changes with age and its impact on health. After analyzing data from nearly 3,000 British adults ages 42 to 94 over the course of more than 20 years, they found that older adults tend to eat breakfast and dinner later and within a narrower daily eating window. Later breakfast timing was linked to poorer physical and mental health, including depression, fatigue, sleep issues, and oral health problems, and was also associated with an increased risk of death.
The findings suggest that changes in mealtime, especially breakfast, could serve as early warning signs of health decline in older adults. Encouraging consistent, earlier meal schedules may help support healthier aging and longevity.
Try this recipe: Overnight Muesli With Apricots & Pecans
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