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Can certain phone and computer/tablet screens make you deposit more fat on your body? my body fat % went up and i have more fat in chest & stomach.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Computer screens: can interfere w/sleep and keep us from moving and exercising because we are watching them. Your situation may be one created by lifestyle more than by the screen itself. Peace and good health.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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