WATCHING TOO MUCH TV IS BAD FOR YOU
Watching television isn't just slowly killing your brain cells, it may be slowly killing you. Researchers find that people who watch three or more hours of television a day are at twice the risk of an early death than those who watch less.
Watching television is a passive, sedentary activity, and certainly people who do it for hours are not paying attention in terms of their lifestyle and in terms of their diet," said American Heart Association cardiologist Nisa Goldberg.
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A sedentary lifestyle is often associated with diabetes or heart disease. When a person is sedentary for too long, the blood vessels can stiffen and cause a buildup of cholesterol in the arteries. These are the building blocks of heart disease.
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People who frequently watch television for three or more hours a day tend to be more isolated and less likely to engage in physical activities outside of their home. When people are alone, loneliness can be a risk factor for death.