Reducing eating window to 9 hours may stave off cognitive decline, study shares
In a six-month pilot, 26 women who ate within nine hours scored better on planning and memory tests than 12-hour eaters, researchers said.
- Researchers from Rutgers University presented findings at the American Society for Nutrition in Maryland, reporting that restricting daily eating to a nine-hour window may help stave off cognitive decline in older adults.
- Of the 47 women aged 50 to 79 participating in the study, both groups lost an average of 7kg over six months via a 500-calorie daily deficit; the time-restricted group showed better cognitive performance.
- Professor Wendy Hall of King College London said, "Time-restricted eating is a plausible approach to supporting cognitive health," noting that avoiding large meals late in the evening may improve blood sugar control, vascular function and inflammation.
- Dementia remains the leading cause of death in the UK and the seventh leading cause worldwide, accounting for nearly two million deaths annually; experts believe nearly half of cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes.
- Professor Sue Shapses described the effects as "modest" and noted findings are preliminary; researchers now hope to investigate why meal timing influences cognitive health, exploring factors like circadian rhythms and metabolism.
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Researchers say that limiting meals and snacks to a nine-hour period and avoiding food consumption four hours before bedtime could help prevent cognitive decline at an early age. A pilot study of older women suffering from overweight or obesity showed signs of improved mental capacity at those who consumed meals in the restricted range, compared to those who shared meals over a longer period of time, says The Guardian.
New research suggest restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age
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Time-restricted eating may help retain cognitive function in older adults
Results from a small clinical trial suggest it may be possible to reduce the risk of dementia by eating during fewer hours of the day. The pilot study, which involved a weight-loss program for older women with overweight or obesity, showed modest cognitive improvements among those who limited their daily eating window instead of just reducing their calorie intake.
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