- associated with roughly 15–18% higher odds of stroke and cardiovascular disease overall.
Important context: These are observational studies. People who skip breakfast sometimes differ in other ways (sleep patterns, overall diet quality, physical activity, stress levels). Researchers adjust for many of these factors, yet residual differences can remain. Still, the consistency across different populations and the biological plausibility around blood pressure, glucose, and clotting have made this a topic of real interest for clinicians focused on prevention in older adults.
How Skipping Breakfast Might Influence Your Body
Here’s what researchers
