Over the years, studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, and a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease , and obesity . However, does skipping meals, particularly breakfast, impact your cognitive function as well? Read to know what recent evidence from Life Metabolism has to say.
Study design A community-based cohort study in China Number of participants (n) 3342 Study groups Participants aged ≥55 years who completed at least one dietary assessment and cognitive test Interventions The correlation of temporal patterns of energy intake (TPEIs) to cognitive function was assessed over 10 years. Exclusion criteria Participants with Severe cognitive impairment at baseline Extreme energy intake Stroke, ischemic attack, hypertension, diabetes, or cancer at baseline Results The long-term cognitive function scores were significantly lower in…
