Those hours you spend poring over clothing on Net-A-Porter and Gilt may bring about having to order a bigger clothing size–and not just thanks to being sedentary.
It seems that time in front of your computer screen can make you crave chocolate, says new research from the University of Copenhagen. The women in the study who did a task on a computer consumed an extra 230 calories compared to women who just kicked back during the same amount of time. The researchers believe that the mental stress of the computer work may trigger changes in blood sugar and hormone levels that trick the brain into thinking it has worked off lots of calories that need replaced.
July 16, 2010
On my wish list: This new Electra Amsterdam bicycle inspired by renowned artist Alexander Girard
Find out how much money you can save by bicycling to work or school instead of driving here. (Note: kiplinger.com is an American website, so it uses U.S. stats in its methodology, and miles instead of km–but a nifty calculator nonetheless).
And if you’re wondering how many calories you’ll burn off: a 130-lb woman bicycling moderately for 20 minutes will burn 124 calories, according to the calories burned calculator on fitwatch.com.
May 26, 2010
When a snack’s labeled as organic, you may be underestimating the number of calories you’re consuming thanks to a “health halo” effect, says a study from Cornell University.
April 30, 2010
Those hours you spend poring over clothing on Net-A-Porter and Gilt may bring about having to order a bigger clothing size–and not just thanks to being sedentary.
