05/09/2026
Don’t Skip Breakfast.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—including central obesity, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, and elevated blood sugar—that occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. A study that included 15,959 middle-aged and older adults found that skipping breakfast four or more times a week increased the odds for developing metabolic syndrome by 25%.
Frontiers in Nutrition, March 2026