North Shore Shape Up: Watching TV presents real health risks

Here’s some health news that won’t surprise anyone: Watching less TV could help you live longer. Cleveland Clinic Wellness notes:

Research suggests that your waistline, heart health, and risk of diabetes and cancer could benefit from less time in front of the tube — and you might even live longer! In addition to having a lower risk of death from any cause, those who watch less TV may have a lower risk of a potentially fatal type of blood clot compared with those who watch a lot of TV. And while you might think you can make up for your nightly Netflix binge at the gym the next morning, getting regular exercise doesn’t seem to offset the health risks of too much TV time.

What to do? The clinic advises: “When you do sit down to watch your favorite show, get up and walk around at commercial breaks, or create your own breaks if you’re watching a movie or ad-free show. And apply these principles to all your sitting endeavors, from working at a desk to socializing with friends.”

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