Researchers from Hallym University in South Korea have discovered that "having dinner late and skipping breakfast increases the risk of heart disease." The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute journal reports that "16,121 individuals participated in this study, which divided the participants into four groups based on their sleep and nutrition habits. Members of the first group went to bed early, woke up early, and ate breakfast. Members of the second group slept and woke up early but did not always eat breakfast. The third group was characterized by staying up late, waking up late, yet eating breakfast regularly. The fourth group went to bed late, woke up late, and often skipped breakfast. Participants were required to inform researchers about the timing of their dinner."
The researchers found that "skipping breakfast in conjunction with late dinners increases the risk of metabolic syndrome— a metabolic disorder associated with obesity. Individuals suffering from this syndrome face a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, joint diseases, and cancer." The researchers also discovered that "having dinner late and skipping breakfast has a significant negative impact on men's health, as men with this habit suffer from cardiovascular diseases more than women."
