WOMEN binge-eat more than men while watching telly, a study found.
Both sexes scoffed more as they sat glued to a box set or Netflix movie but females were found to be more gluttonous.
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Researchers believe it is because they may experience stronger cravings and have lower self-control.
Their review of 23 previous studies found TV viewers had a significantly increased food intake compared with those who ate without watching a screen.
And the type of device did not make a difference, meaning TVs, computers and phones could all affect eating habits.
Dr Yang Zhao, part of a research team from Singapore, China and the US, said: “People who watch TV while eating tend to consume food more mindlessly, paying less attention to the signals of…