Peering Status Hobbies of Trigger Obesity in the Internet Age

News Health Articles - Peering Status Hobbies of Trigger Obesity in the Internet Age. Thanks to social networks like Facebook and Twitter, it feels good to be able to monitor the news and activities of others with ease on the internet. But do not overdo it, according to research it could also lead to obesity.

If you find some good news as there are friends promoted or getting married next month, its impact on mental health will be positive because it can provide motivation. But if by chance reportedly less well, then it could lead to unnecessary stress.



A psychotherapist from Florida, Dawn Billings said the nature of the status memengintip nosy people on the internet is not only harmful to the health of the soul. At some level, this custom can also adversely affect physical health.

Some effects of the habit of peering status of people on the internet according to Billings as quoted by MSNBC, Sunday (11/12/2011) is as follows.

1. Trigger obesity
Psychologically, the status was Peeking behavior unconsciously want to be done quietly and tend embarrassing if found out. Mental burden for not getting caught, and when it finds unpleasant news could trigger stress.

Various studies have shown, the stress associated with one's ability in controlling appetite. Stress hormones or cortisol tends to create excessive appetite, while metabolism in the body run more slowly so more make fat.

2. Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
Stress can also be triggered by compulsive behavior, or desire a continuous and hard to control. Status of people addicted to peek on the internet also include compulsive behavior, because it always wants to know the latest news from the spy.

One characteristic of the compulsive behavior is to make the sufferer was always nervous if his desire is not obeyed. At night, this anxiety will greatly disrupt the biological clock and trigger insomnia or trouble sleeping at night.

3. Damage to the brain
Namely an increase in stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline while peering status of people on the internet will spur the flow of blood to some parts of the brain, and cause damage to the frontal lobe. Though this part is very important for the intelligence and ability to make decisions.

Long-term impact will be felt if there is damage to this section include reduced memory capacity or memory, as well as the ability to assess. Can also return to the trigger, ie, causing stress and anxiety itself.