Extended gaps between meals tied to quicker disease progression in seniors, study finds
Research from the Karolinska Institute indicates that older individuals who go longer periods without eating experience a faster buildup of chronic illnesses compared to those who eat more frequently. The findings show that adults whose daily longest fasting period reached 14 to 24 hours saw a quicker rise in disease compared to those with gaps lasting between 6 and 11.5 hours. This analysis was based on health records from 2,981 participants aged 60 and above.