Technology contributes to rising obesity rates (1)

04 Apr 2019


Research, published in Brain Imaging and Behavior, suggests that the use of mobile phones and tablets is increasing obesity rates. Frequent users tend to spend more time sitting and eat more, whilst distracted by surfing the internet, checking messages or playing games.

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