This shows results of a new British study, that daylight plays an important role in activation of brown adipose tissue that is able to quickly and effectively converts fat into energy, announced publication Science Daily. The activity of this tissue is dramatically reduced in people suffering from obesity. Researchers from the University of Nottingham have studied the activity of brown adipose tissue in more than 3500 people. It turns out that it is generally higher in women, and depends greatly on the seasonal changes in temperature and length of daylight of the day. In particular, the daylight, not temperature, plays an important role in regulating this activity. According to Michael Simands – head of research results can help the development of novel methods for the treatment of obesity with daylight.
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Military video and computer games and social networks and crossword improve intellect. Writing SMS and micro-blogging and watching videos – on the contrary, they pose a threat, because weak memory. This is the conclusion of scientists from the University Starligng in Britain, quoted by the BBC. They have drawn up a special program Jungle Memory, which trains the memory and try it out on students from 11 to 14 years. 8 weeks after the experiment with participating in it has been found to noticeably increase the performance of IQ-tests. And have improved their results on different tests for literacy and ability to think quantitatively. Experts note that so-called. Working memory is by practicing good game-strategies, which require planning of actions. Equally useful are solving logical problems (eg Sudoku) and communication in social networks.
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