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A recent study indicates a link between the timing of breakfast and longevity in older adults. Researchers found that older adults who regularly ate an early breakfast during the study had a reduced risk of mortality over approximately 20 years compared to those who gradually shifted their morning meal to later times.
The study tracked nearly 3,000 older adults in the UK who completed questionnaires at different stages in their lives. They documented lifestyle factors such as their usual meal and sleep schedules, along with any physical or psychological health symptoms they were experiencing.
The researchers identified consistent links between meal timing and health outcomes. Postponing breakfast was associated with increased depression, higher fatigue levels, more frequent illnesses, and a greater risk of mortality. This aligns with prior research linking skipped breakfasts to higher chronic disease risk and connecting regular, early-morning meals to improved cardiovascular health, lower diabetes risk, and slower cognitive decline.
For each hour that breakfast was delayed, the risk of death increased by 8-11%. The study identified distinct meal timing patterns, with the groups that ate early showing a 10-year survival rate of 89.5%, compared to 86.7% for groups that ate later.
The study suggests that maintaining a regular, early breakfast may positively impact health and longevity by strengthening the circadian rhythm. As we age, this rhythm tends to weaken, potentially disrupting various bodily systems. A consistent morning meal serves as a powerful environmental signal, indicating to the body that it’s daytime, which helps keep bodily functions working efficiently.
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Meal timing trajectories in older adults and their associations with morbidity, genetic profiles, and mortality
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