Evening with a smartphone can provoke a bout of hunger
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Specialists in one of the universities in Chicago, after research, concluded that the blue glow of the screens of modern gadgets provokes a feeling of hunger. In particular, scientists talked about smartphones, tablets and other inventions that are used at night.
As shown by studies of specialists, approximately 15 minutes after using modern devices, a person had a feeling of hunger that did not pass within the next two hours. At the same time, scientists noted that the feeling of hunger arose regardless of the last meal. As experts noted, only three hours spent in the evening with a smartphone can disrupt the metabolism of glucose in the body and cause a feeling of hunger.
The modern person recently more often before a dream uses a tablet or a smart phone.
In earlier work, experts from the University of Hardfordshire showed that the fascination with modern gadgets for the year increased the number of adults in Britain who suffer from a lack of sleep. Because of problems with sleeping, a person decides to have a snack, which, in turn, leads to problems with excess weight.
In addition, the screens of mobile phones have an additional burden on the eyes. In addition to the brightness of the backlight, a two-dimensional image plays an important role in this. The human eye is able to distinguish three-dimensional objects, so when working with smartphones, the eye must adapt. As a result, working with electronic devices leads to many negative consequences with health.
For example, recently a young Chinese person started serious vision problems after a long time using the smartphone. The young man almost without interruption corresponded with his girl about a week, because of what the young man had a detached retina. Doctors could conduct an emergency operation and restore vision. If the doctors were not on time, the young man could remain blind. The retina of the eye is a photosensitive element, which by means of the optic nerve sends signals to the brain. Detachment of the retina is characterized by sharp flashes or spots arising before the eyes. As a rule, retinal detachment develops in old age, but recently more and more young people because of the active use of modern electronic devices suffer from this ailment.
Also, experts warn that frequent use of gadgets can provoke not only exfoliation, but also myopia. As noted by Dr. David Allambi (the founder of one of the clinics in the United States to solve vision problems) since 1997, when the first mobile devices entered the market, the incidence of myopia increased by 35%. At the same time, experts warn that in the next ten years the indicator may increase to 50%.
Myopia is a condition in which a person does not practically distinguish objects that are at a great distance. The name of the disease was due to the fact that people suffering from myopia, as a rule, to consider the subject bring it close to the eyes.
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