Using Facebook poses a risk of reducing self-control

US scientists have discovered an association between Facebook use and a low level of self-control, specifically in eating behavior and . spending money.

Use Facebook to chat with friends at risk of weight gain

Researchers at Columbia University and the University of Pittsburgh (US) found Facebook users who talked to friends were at risk of being out of control, leading to weight gain, according to the Daily Mail. They also fall into high credit card debt.

However, these risks do not happen to people who only use Facebook to communicate with unfriendly people.

New findings show potential consequences when the world has more than one billion people who often use Facebook.

The scientists warn: 'Research results show concerns when more and more people spend more time on social networking sites as well as connecting social networks can happen anytime and anywhere. where via smartphone and some other devices'.

New research is published in the Journal of Consumer Research.