Study Links Delayed Breakfast to Increased Mortality Risk
A new study from Harvard university reveals a connection between the timing of breakfast and longevity.Researchers found that delaying breakfast by even one hour is associated with a 10% higher risk of premature death.
The research, published recently and reported by The Independent, involved nearly 3,000 British participants with an average age of 64. The study adjusted for factors including age, gender, education level, and lifestyle. Results indicated a link between later breakfast times and increased instances of physical and mental illness, including fatigue, depression, and anxiety.
“Until now, we have had a limited insight into how the timing of meals can be linked to general health and life,” explained study author Hassan Dashti. “Our results help to fill that gap by showing a connection between later meals,especially breakfast,and lifespan.”
Dashti clarified that a late breakfast doesn’t directly cause a shorter life,but might potentially be a marker for underlying health issues and unhealthy lifestyle patterns. The findings suggest consistent meal schedules could be a valuable tool for doctors to identify potential health problems in patients.”Encouraging older adults to have consistent meal schedules can become part of a broader strategy to promote healthy aging and a longer life,” Dashti said.
