Over-60s facing higher chronic disease risk if they leave this long between meals, say scientists

PEOPLE over 60 who leave more than 12 hours between meals are more susceptible to long-lasting diseases, a study suggests. The findings show fasting diets are not suitable for older people, say scientists. They found that senior citizens who had long intervals between meals accumulated chronic diseases more rapidly ove

Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock.com Going for much of the day without eating is often promoted as a way to improve health or lose weight. But a new study suggests that long gaps between meals may have different effects on older adults – especially those in the oldest age groups. For the study, my colleagues and I followed ne