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Eating within 8 hours may help keep the aging brain sharp

ScienceDailyMonday, July 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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Eating within 8 hours may help keep the aging brain sharp
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Eating within a shorter daily window may help protect certain thinking skills as people age. In a small six-month trial, older women who limited eating to about 8 to 9 hours a day performed better on planning and problem-solving tests than those who ate over 12 hours.

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Eating within a shorter daily window may help protect certain thinking skills as people age. In a small six-month trial, older women who limited eating to about 8 to 9 hours a day performed better on planning and problem-solving tests than those who ate over 12 hours.

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