In almost 6,000 adults, eating breakfast regularly and consuming more than 25 grams of daily fiber was linked to an all-cause mortality risk reduction of 21%.

Muscle atrophy progresses more rapidly in the later stages of aging in rat muscles. Long-term caloric restriction delayed sarcopenic muscle atrophy due to aging.

Supplementing aged mice with green tea extract and cocoa significantly improved their survival rates and markers of neuromuscular function. Cocoa also improved neuroprotective markers.

A study finds that small dietary changes have big impacts on longevity. For example, a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while a serving of nuts could gain 26 minutes.