Late dinners and missing breakfast raise dementia risk
A recent Japanese study indicates that delaying dinner and skipping breakfast are associated with an increased risk of developing dementia among the elderly. The study found that having dinner more than two hours after going to sleep more than three days a week raises the risk by 17%, while those who regularly skip breakfast face a 13% higher chance of dementia. The results emphasize that meal timing plays a significant role in brain health, as late-night dinners can impact blood sugar and insulin levels, damaging blood vessels and nerve cells. Conversely, intermittent fasting between dinner and breakfast boosts a process called "autophagy," which helps clear damaged cells from the brain. The researchers recommend having dinner three to four hours before bed and eating a light breakfast daily. They also note that overall lifestyle patterns and factors such as physical activity and social interaction significantly influence dementia prevention. The study underscores the importance of lifestyle modifications to reduce the spread of dementia, which affected approximately 57 million people worldwide in 2021, according to international data.
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