Researchers found that people who used their smartphones for more than five hours a day were 43 percent more likely to be obese than those who scrolled for less time.
One reason for the link may be that people who used their smartphones the most were also twice as likely to engage in unhealthy eating and skimp on exercise compared to those less glued to their phones.
While some of that time might be purposeful, like when you track your workouts or check the weather before a run, but those quick checkins can often lead to mindless scrolling. And that time might be more detrimental to your health than you thought, preliminary research presented at this year’sIn the study, researchers surveyed over 1,000 undergraduate students on their smartphone use, body measurements, and lifestyle habits, which included diet and exercise.
While you’re not going to be able to give up checking social media or being on your phone for work- or school-related purposes, you can make a conscious effort to curb unnecessary time spent on your device—’s not sucking up time that could otherwise be spent on your workouts or prepping for healthy meals.
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