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Fasting's Cognitive Impact: Kids vs. Adults and More!

11/9/2025

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A meta-analysis finds fasting does not impair cognitive performance in healthy adults but affects children and teens.
In Australia, a Tesla was struck by a mysterious object, possibly a meteorite, prompting windshield investigations.
Researchers report that it may be the world's largest spider web in a Greek cave, housing 100,000 spiders.
A United States study shows cognitive disabilities among adults under 40 nearly doubling from 2013 to 2023.

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Story summary

A meta-analysis finds fasting does not impair cognitive performance in healthy adults but affects children and teens.
In Australia, a Tesla was struck by a mysterious object, possibly a meteorite, prompting windshield investigations.
Researchers report that it may be the world's largest spider web in a Greek cave, housing 100,000 spiders.
A United States study shows cognitive disabilities among adults under 40 nearly doubling from 2013 to 2023.