Why do we overindulge?
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If you tend to do other things or get distracted while eating dinner, you may be running the risk of over-consuming everyday pleasures later, possibly because the distraction caused you to enjoy yourself less, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. 

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/FunnyGamer97 on 2024-05-16 13:19:01+00:00.

Original Title: One reason for overconsumption may be distraction, research finds: When people are distracted while engaged in a hedonic activity, they are likely to experience less enjoyment from it than if they were fully focused.