Facebook Twitter LinkedIn How might closing the kitchen after 8 p.m. help your brain? It makes you sleep less It supports healthy body rhythms It stops daytime hunger It helps you remember names Human metabolism is programmed for daytime eating and nighttime sleep. Eating at night can throw off this balance, increasing the risk of weight gain, diabetes and heart disease — all of which are linked to poorer brain health. Read more about intermittent fasting and its potential brain benefits here.
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