Television viewing is linked to shorter life spans. In fact, people who averaged six hours a day in front of the TV lived, on average, nearly five years less than people who watched no TV, according to a recent survey in Australia. The report was published in the Aug 15, 2011 online edition of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Of course, this brought much controversy. Dr. David L. Katx, Director of Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine, suggests there is an indirect link. "As a rule, the more time we spend watching TV, the more time we spend eating mindlessly in front of the TV, and the less time we spend being physically active."
He notes this leads to a greater risk for obesity, and the chronic diseases it tends to anticipate, notably diabetes, heart disease and cancer. As well, people who watch excessive amounts of TV may be lonely or isolated, or depressed, and these conditions, in turn, may be the real causes of premature mortality.
Bottom line: Minimize television viewing in favor of physical activity. Avoid eating junk food and nibbling while watching television. Spend time with happy people.
This study lines up nicely with information in The Healthy Home by Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz. Too much television viewing at night can affect your sleep, and the electomagnetic fields can affect your health as well.
Deanna Waters
Promoting The Healthy Home and Healthier Lifestyles
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