For mice (and presumably for certain other mammals), 12-hour daily fast seems to have positive outcomes.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;well.blogs.nytimes.com&#x2F;2015&#x2F;01&#x2F;15&#x2F;a-12-hour-window-for-a-healthy-weight&#x2F;?_r=0" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;well.blogs.nytimes.com&#x2F;2015&#x2F;01&#x2F;15&#x2F;a-12-hour-window-fo...</a><p>The study suggests this is true even if you cheat on the weekend.<p>I&#x27;m super-dubious of evidence showing that breakfast improves school outcomes (except where it helps meet kids&#x27; calorie needs). You know what else boosts school outcomes? Sedatives, because school is hella boring. That doesn&#x27;t mean sedating kids or adults is a good idea.