Study links skipping breakfast to higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia
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Mariline Direito Rodrigues
Summary
A study published in the Journal of Neurorestoratology (2024) suggests that regularly skipping breakfast may be associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and brain changes over time. While intermittent fasting can help with weight loss, the research indicates that forgoing the morning meal could negatively impact brain health.
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· 3 pulledHá quem dispense o pequeno-almoço para perder peso, mas um estudo sugere que este hábito poderá ter um custo para a saúde cerebral.
A investigação concluiu que não comer de manhã regularmente pode estar associado a um maior risco de declínio cognitivo e alterações cerebrais ao longo do tempo.
Embora existam evidências científicas que indicam que o jejum intermitente pode ajudar algumas pessoas a perder peso, no que diz respeito ao pequeno-almoço o efeito poderá ser o contrário.
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