Smartphones and tablets lead to weight gain

Using a smartphone or tablet PC can be the cause of weight gain, as established researchers North Western University in Chicago. These gadgets use a specific blue light, which increases the feeling of hunger.

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It is enough to affect the human blue light screen for 15 minutes as he may be strengthened or feeling hunger . The desire to eat there even if that person does I have recently received food and fully sated. US scientists have found strong link between the blue light and a feeling of hunger, although the reason for this conditions is unknown.

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After 15 minutes from the start of use or smartphone tablet with a blue light screen in the majority of the volunteers who took part in the study, there was a marked increase in hunger . This feeling and maintained for two hours after a meal. But it is not It was observed in the control group, whose members faced with the usual light.

Moreover, the blue light has been observed also reduced sensation of sleepiness in the evening, increasing the risk of insomnia. The study authors believe the findings significant, since they It suggests that the manipulation with light can be used in combating overweight, a healthy diet for the organization and stabilization of the metabolism body. However, scientists need more research to understand why light is so affects a person's desire to eat and the occurrence of hungry spasms. (READ MORE)

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