Medically Reviewed
Dr. Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Preventive Medicine & Public Health Specialist
Last Reviewed: October 5, 2025
Skipping meals, especially during early and midlife, is linked to an increased risk of physical frailty in later years, highlighting the importance of establishing regular eating habits well before old age. Maintaining consistent meal patterns in midlife may help preserve muscle strength and overall physical resilience as you age, reducing vulnerability to frailty and its associated health complications. Adopting regular, balanced meals is a practical step to support long-term physical health and independence.
References
- Past Meal-Skipping Habits Associate With Physical Frailty in Later Life: A Retrospective Cohort Study. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41038264/?utm_source=WordPress&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&utm_content=1LACSUNLU00BAQjboDTW8c1EUhxlm2LXXpCHl_CQFL8oGZDATu&fc=20250926232709&ff=20251005100752&v=2.18.0.post9+e462414 Accessed December 2, 2025
