Is Staying Hungry Good for the Body? A Scientific Look at Hunger and Health
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According to a 2023 study published in the journal *Nature Aging*, caloric restriction was shown to slow the pace of biological aging in healthy adults, challenging the notion that constant eating is optimal for health. However, the question remains: is staying hungry good for the body in a general, sustainable sense, or are these benefits only seen under specific, controlled conditions? The answer lies in distinguishing between short-term, voluntary hunger and prolonged, involuntary starvation.
