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Cutting Calories and Eating at the Right Time of day leads to Longer Life in Mice

Experiments that tested various diet plans in mice found that the animals live longest on a low-calorie diet with daily fasting periods. Credit: Fernando Augusto/made-for.studio 

In a study that followed hundreds of mice over their lifespans, calorie restriction combined with time-restricted eating boosted longevity. One recipe for longevity is simple, if not easy to follow: eat less. Studies in a variety of animals have shown that restricting calories can lead to a longer, healthier life.

Now, new research suggests that the body’s daily rhythms play a big part in this longevity effect...

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