Regular eating may reduce lifespan study
A new study suggests that the timing of meals significantly impacts human lifespan. It showed that having breakfast before 7 a.m. or between 7 and 8 a.m. is associated with a longer life, while delaying breakfast after 8 a.m. increases the risk of death by 3% and the risk of death from heart disease by 5%. The study also linked having dinner before 7 p.m. or after midnight to a higher risk of early death, especially among those who eat both breakfast and dinner at suboptimal times, as their expected lifespan was 2.5 years shorter compared to those who follow appropriate schedules. The findings emphasize that aligning eating times with the body's biological clock helps, with the explanation attributed to disruptions in the circadian rhythm that affect metabolism, thereby increasing the risk of chronic diseases and premature death. However, the study notes certain limitations, including its retrospective nature which does not establish causality definitively, and it underscores that overall lifestyle, diet, and physical activity remain crucial factors for health and longevity.
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