According to the study, in adults, afternoon light led to an increase in weight while daylight led to a decrease in weight.
A recent study conducted by researchers in Australia said that children exposed to light earlier in the day tended to gain weight while those who were exposed to light in the afternoon showed a decrease in weight. According to the study, in adults, afternoon light led to an increase in weight while daylight led to decrease in weight.
The study was conducted by the Sleep in Early Childhood Research Group at the Queensland University of Technology.
What types of light can affect our body weight?
It's not just natural light from the sun, artificial light such as the ones from the tablets, mobile phones, night lights, and television can impact our body mass. "Modern children are exposed to more environmental light than any previous generation. This increase in light exposure has paralleled global increases in obesity," Cassandra Pattinson, from the university, explained.
How can light affect body weight?
According to the researchers, our internal body clock, also called the circadian clock, depends on exposure to light and the timing of the exposure. The circadian clock impacts our sleep patterns, weight gain or loss, hormonal changes and our mood.
So, it looks like it is not just food or exercise affecting your body mass index. Improving your lifestyle by decreasing your time in front of TV and tablets can help you keep in shape too.
Courtesy:dna Web Team
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