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Study finds skipping breakfast is linked to a greater risk of depressive symptoms

Roxanne Cooper
March 14, 2020

Workers who omit breakfast show a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, according to a study published in Psychiatry Research.Depression is a widespread metal health issue that has been linked to various negative outcomes such as reduced productivity at work, lower quality of life and higher mortality. Numerous studies have revealed a link between breakfast consumption and depressive symptoms but it has remained unclear whether this relationship is causal or incidental.Much of the previous research has failed to account for other influencing factors like diet and health-related behaviors. Fu...

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