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Time-Restricted Eating Boosts Cognitive Scores in Older Women
A six‑month pilot trial conducted by researchers at Rutgers University enrolled 47 women aged 50 to 79 who were overweight or obese. All participants were counseled to cut about 500 calories per day. Twenty‑six women were instructed to eat only within an eight‑to‑nine‑hour window each day (average 8.2 hours, typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), while the remaining twenty‑one followed a usual 12‑hour window (average 12.3 hours). Both groups lost roughly the same amount of weight – about 7 kg (15 lb). Cognitive testing showed that the short‑window group performed significantly better on spatial planning and problem‑solving tasks and showed a modest, non‑significant trend toward fewer errors on memory and learning tests. No clear differences appeared on reaction‑time or multitasking measures. The principal investigator, Sue Shapses, noted that weight loss alone can slow age‑related cognitive decline and that narrowing the eating window may add further benefit. Findings were presented as an abstract at the Nutrition 2026 meeting of the American Society for Nutrition and are regarded as early evidence pending larger trials.
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American Society for Nutrition · Nutrition 2026 Conference · Older overweight women (50‑79) · Rutgers University · Sue Shapses
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- [● 6 SOURCES] One group ate within an eight‑to‑nine‑hour daily window, averaging 8.2 hours, typically from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.medicaldaily.com · liner.hu · www.medonet.pl · sante.journaldesfemmes.fr · thefrontierpost.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The trial enrolled 47 women aged 50‑79 who were overweight or obese. www.medicaldaily.com · www.emjreviews.com · liner.hu · www.medonet.pl · sante.journaldesfemmes.fr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] No significant differences were observed between groups on reaction‑time or multitasking tests. www.medicaldaily.com · liner.hu · www.medonet.pl · sante.journaldesfemmes.fr · thefrontierpost.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The short‑window group showed a non‑significant trend toward fewer errors on memory and learning tests. www.medicaldaily.com · liner.hu · www.medonet.pl · sante.journaldesfemmes.fr · thefrontierpost.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Both groups lost about 7 kg (15 lb) over the six‑month period. www.medicaldaily.com · www.emjreviews.com · liner.hu · www.medonet.pl · thefrontierpost.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The short‑window group performed significantly better on spatial planning and problem‑solving tests. www.medicaldaily.com · liner.hu · www.medonet.pl · sante.journaldesfemmes.fr · thefrontierpost.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] All participants reduced daily caloric intake by about 500 calories. www.medicaldaily.com · www.emjreviews.com · liner.hu · www.medonet.pl · sante.journaldesfemmes.fr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The control group ate over an average 12.3‑hour window each day. www.medicaldaily.com · liner.hu · www.medonet.pl · sante.journaldesfemmes.fr · thefrontierpost.com