For mice (and presumably for certain other mammals), 12-hour daily fast seems to have positive outcomes. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/15/a-12-hour-win

For mice (and presumably for certain other mammals), 12-hour daily fast seems to have positive outcomes. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/15/a-12-hour-window-for-a-healthy-weight/?_r=0 http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/15/a-12-hour-window-fo... The study suggests this is true even if you cheat on the weekend. I'm super-dubious of evidence showing that breakfast improves school outcomes (except where it helps meet kids' calorie needs). You know what else boosts school outcomes? Sedatives, because school is hella boring. That doesn't mean sedating kids or adults is a good idea.