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Late Breakfasts Linked to Higher Mortality in Seniors

9/15/2025

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A study from Harvard Medical School links later breakfast times to increased mortality risk in older adults, indicating meal timing affects health.
Analyzing data from 2,945 UK adults aged 42-94 from 1983 to 2017, researchers found each hour delay in breakfast raises death risk by 8-11%.
Older adults often eat later due to health issues like depression and poor sleep.
Maintaining consistent meal schedules may support healthier aging and longevity.
The findings were published in Communications Medicine.

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Story summary

A study from Harvard Medical School links later breakfast times to increased mortality risk in older adults, indicating meal timing affects health.
Analyzing data from 2,945 UK adults aged 42-94 from 1983 to 2017, researchers found each hour delay in breakfast raises death risk by 8-11%.
Older adults often eat later due to health issues like depression and poor sleep.
Maintaining consistent meal schedules may support healthier aging and longevity.
The findings were published in Communications Medicine.