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Study Links Late Breakfast to Higher Death Risk

9/5/2025

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A study of nearly 3,000 older adults in the UK over 20 years found later breakfast times linked to an 8-11% higher risk of death.
Delayed breakfast eaters showed increased health issues, including depression and fatigue.
Early breakfast eaters had a 10-year survival rate of 89.5%.
Researchers propose that meal timing may indicate broader health trends in aging populations.

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Story summary

A study of nearly 3,000 older adults in the UK over 20 years found later breakfast times linked to an 8-11% higher risk of death.
Delayed breakfast eaters showed increased health issues, including depression and fatigue.
Early breakfast eaters had a 10-year survival rate of 89.5%.
Researchers propose that meal timing may indicate broader health trends in aging populations.