Yahoo! Shine October 29, 2013
Television time is already prime snacking hour, but if you really get sucked in, be careful what you suck down. Researchers at UTMB found that the more engrossed you are in a TV program or movie, the more you snack. “Humans have only so much head space at a given time,” says study author Elizabeth Lyons. “So when you’re paying attention to what is happening to Don Draper, that pushes out the space you might otherwise use to determine how much you're eating or drinking.” The article originated in Women’s Health.