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Jane Kirby

RARE PHOTOS: Skipping breakfast does not harm thinking skills scientists say | Rare Historical Photos

Fasting does not damage people’s thinking abilities in the short term, experts say (Alamy/PA) -

Skipping breakfast or another meal while fasting does not slow down thinking skills, scientists say.

Intermittent fasting, which involves not eating for several consecutive hours each day, has become increasingly popular, with many people choosing an eight or 10-hour window for consuming meals.

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