Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find
The small clinical trial run by academics at Rutgers University in New Jersey found ‘additional benefits’ beyond weight loss to restricted eating. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianView image in fullscreenThe small clinical trial run by academics at Rutgers University in New Jersey found ‘additional benefits’ beyond weight loss to restricted eating. Some risk factors are unavoidable, such as age and genetics, but experts believe nearly half of cases could be prevented or delayed through changes to lifestyle.
- ▪The small clinical trial run by academics at Rutgers University in New Jersey found ‘additional benefits’ beyond weight loss to restricted eating.
- ▪Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianView image in fullscreenThe small clinical trial run by academics at Rutgers University in New Jersey found ‘additional benefits’ beyond weight loss to restricted eating.
- ▪Some risk factors are unavoidable, such as age and genetics, but experts believe nearly half of cases could be prevented or delayed through changes to lifestyle.
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The small clinical trial run by academics at Rutgers University in New Jersey found ‘additional benefits’ beyond weight loss to restricted eating. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianView image in fullscreenThe small clinical trial run by academics at Rutgers University in New Jersey found ‘additional benefits’ beyond weight loss to restricted eating. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianAgeingRestricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers findPreliminary study shows older people who avoided food four hours before bed did better in problem solving testsIan Sample Science editorSun 26 Jul 2026 09.30 EDTLast modified on Sun 26 Jul 2026 09.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleConfining mealtimes and snacks to a nine-hour window and avoiding food…
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