You wake up groggy, skip breakfast because you’re not hungry or you’re in a rush, and tell yourself it’s harmless. For most people over 60, that single choice quietly amplifies the very risks your aging brain and blood vessels dread most. As we get older, arteries stiffen, blood pressure surges naturally in the morning, and our bodies handle fasting differently than they did at 40. What feels like a small shortcut can compound into a much bigger threat over time. But here’s the part I wish every senior knew: research
As a Brain Doctor, I’m Shocked: This Morning Habit Triples Your Stroke Risk After 60