Working at a computer makes losing weight

Despite the fact that the activities at the computer for a long time doctors have ranked among the most harmful to the health of workers, and it can be good. Important: Do not mindlessly surf the internet, and really work to strain the brain.

Canadian researchers from Laval University found that intense intellectual work on the computer helps to speed up metabolism. And, therefore, it helps to lose weight. At the 14 students who have been participants in the experiment, which was led by Dr. Angelo Tremblay, measured the metabolism. Pre volunteers perform tasks on a variety of activities - they rest, read and recited the text of the computer.

Calculations showed that for 1, 5 hours memorizing the text body may spend 200 calories more than in the same period of idleness, while the passage of computer tests requires it to 250 calories above normal. Thus, even the work of the computer that is constantly criticized by doctors, can contribute to weight loss, which is not bad.

However, experts remind, do not forget that high energy costs make up the body tends necessarily as soon as possible. Because after hard work at the computer a person can feel the rush of appetite and eat a lot more than after rest. Active and continuous load on the brain leading to a sharp drop in blood glucose level - a power source for brain cells. In the experiment, Canadian scientists have an appetite after the computer tests of students has grown by 25-30%, prompting them to eat more high-calorie sweet foods to replenish glucose. So to lose weight after the computer work will be possible only for those who will be able to stick to a healthy diet. (READ MORE)

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