The dangers of watching television

Although watching television is not dangerous for your eyes, it is dangerous for the rest of your body. This is the result of an American study. The number one reason is that you eat 71% more when you watch tv. And of course you watch tv sitting down and not being physically active. Also prolonged exposure to a too bright light decreases the amount of melatonin, a sleep regulating hormone. You also increase the risk for a lot more of physical symptoms:

Hours of tv per week:	Physical symptom:	Increased risk:
12+	metabolic syndrome	48%
14+	type 2 diabetes	140%
17+	obesity	97%
20+	erectile dysfunction	30%
21+	insomnia	105%

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