Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor speaks a discussion meeting at Jagannath Hall Smiriti Bhaban TV Room on Friday on the occasion of ‘Dhaka University Mourning Day’.

16 Oct 2021, 12:00 am0

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor speaks a discussion meeting at Jagannath Hall Smiriti Bhaban TV Room on Friday on the occasion of 'Dhaka University Mourning Day'. NN photo

Heavy Net use may lead to high BP, weight gain in teens

Life Desk :Teens who spend hours on the Internet may be at risk for high blood pressure and weight gain, researchers say.Researchers found that teens who spent at least 14 hours a week on the Internet had elevated blood pressure. Of the 134 teens described by researchers as heavy Internet users, 26 had elevated blood pressure.This is believed to be the first study showing a link between time spent on the Internet and high blood pressure. The findings add to...

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