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A new Canadian paper evaluates the ways that boredom can mess with our he. From wrecking our sex lives to destroying our emotional health, here's how boredom can make you sick.

The Unengaged Mindpublished in September, 's Perspections on Psychological Sciencedefines boredom as the inability to stay attentive in three ways β by failing to engage with internal and external stimuli, by becoming obsessed with the idea of being bored, and by blaming our boredom on our surroundings.
But boredom is more than an unpleasant feeling β studies show that it can lead to some negative health consequences.

Here are four health problems associated with being bored, and how to avoid them. Do you often reach for a quick snack from the vending machine at work during the middle of the day?

It turns out that boredom, not an empty belly, may be to blame. A JanuaryBritish study surveyed office workers, and found that 25 percent of them are chronically bored β and often consumed chocolate and alcohol to cope. Eating can be an enjoyable and comforting experience, so it makes sense that emotional eating is often triggered by boredom. Boredom Buster: Stop boredom before it starts.

Identify situations at work or home that cause you to reach for that extra candy bar and replace them with a healthier activity such as a quick chat with a co-worker or a quick sip of water. And make sure that you beat workout boredom by trying new exercises every few weeks.
Are bored in the house, in the house bored?π here are 10 things to do!
These days, it seems that cheating is becoming the norm β from political sexting scandals to celebrity affairs. But even if both partners in a relationship stay faithful, a boring sex life can cause unnecessary tension and quickly turn unhealthy. A healthy relationship depends on a strong emotional connectionwhich a fun sex life can help to maintain.

Boredom Buster: Avoid the same routine and spice up your sex life with these tips. Boredom is often cited as a symptom of depressionbut may also be a trigger.
Bored? that might be depression β hereβs what you can do
A study published online in PLoS One linked long hours and job strain to depression. As famously characterized in Dilbertoffice jobs can be particularly dull and lead to poor emotional health. Experts highlight that a predictable and unchallenging work environment is one of the key factors of job stresswhich can pour over to your personal life and lead to the blues.

Boredom Buster: If you find yourself disengaged at work, it could be a that the daily grind is burning you out. Check-in with your manager to figure out how to add more creativity to your job. It aggravates physical pain, too.

In an April,study, Sydney researchers evaluated workers who complained of back pain. Health Topics. Health Tools. Healthy Living.

By Alysha Reid. Reviewed: October 15,