Did you know mobiles/smartphones and tablets can put you at risk of obesity?

A nine-year-old kid is sitting on a couch playing temple run or candy crush on a mobile phone. A 20-year-old collegian lying on a bed, checking out latest YouTube videos or chatting with friends on Whatsapp or Facebook A 35-year-old office-goer after spending hours at a stretch in office, spends the rest of the day watching movies on TV or computer up sitting to relax a bit. Isn’t this the scenario we come across in every household nowadays? This is also your story. And this is the reason, why you fail miserably in keeping your weight in check. So stop blaming others for the way you are as you are solely responsible for what you are. Here are 8 ways your smartphone is affecting your health and emotional well-being Dr Ramen Goel, Senior Bariatric Surgeon & Director – Center of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Wockhardt Hospitals says that most people are unaware of the fact that excessive use of mobiles and tablets can lead to weight gain and put you at risk of obesity. This is because, as you spend most of the time sitting with phones and tablets in hand, your overall physical activity is severely hampered. Moreover, mobile games and chatting have replaced physical activities like walking after dinner or playing sports. A sedentary lifestyle also slows down your overall metabolism as a results energy loss does not happen. As the caloric intake exceeds the calories burned, the calories consumed are stored as fat. This in the long run not only causes you to gain weight but also leads to obesity and hence, putting you at risk of other lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. So don’t be addicted to your smartphone but breathe the fresh air outside. How to deal with it? The only way to lower the risk of obesity is to lower the time spent on mobiles and tablets and improve your physical activity. Also, limiting the screen time to not more than one hour a day can help you to spend most of your free time outdoors. Be it sports or exercise make sure you and your kids are physically active. Also, exercising five times a week or simply brisk walking for 30 minutes a day can help you to stay physically fit. Also, ensure your kids are actively involved in sports or outdoor games but spend time on mobiles and tablets to prevent childhood obesity. Read about what’s the right age to give your child a smartphone? Image Source: Shutterstock

The post Did you know mobiles/smartphones and tablets can put you at risk of obesity? is republished from www.cellulitesolutions.org

from
http://www.cellulitesolutions.org/did-you-know-mobilessmartphones-and-tablets-can-put-you-at-risk-of-obesity/