Does "when" you eat breakfast affect your lifespan? The "invisible connection" between meal timing and aging - A large-scale study reveals the correlation between "late breakfast" and risk

According to the latest research introduced by Newsweek Japan, a study tracking 2,945 middle-aged and older adults for up to 20 years found a tendency for "breakfast and dinner times to become later with age" and "the duration of daily eating times to narrow." Particularly, those who had later breakfasts were associated with a higher risk of mortality during the tracking period. The analysis also linked "late breakfasts" with physical and psychological symptoms such as depression, fatigue, and oral health issues, as well as a genetic tendency towards being a night owl. In a comparison of 10-year survival rates, the "late group" had an 86.7% rate, while the "early group" had an 89.5% rate, showing a difference of about 3 points. Researchers cautiously interpret this not as proof of causation but as a potential sign that late breakfasts may indicate deteriorating health. For older adults, it is practical to maintain a consistent breakfast time and to have a nutritious breakfast "early without strain," even if it's light. Since intermittent fasting's suitability varies with age and health conditions, a one-size-fits-all approach should be avoided.