Heart Disease

Why TV Time Matters More for People With Diabetes Risk

Excessive TV time contributes to a sedentary lifestyle, increasing the risk of heart disease and other health problems.
Why TV Time Matters More for People With Diabetes Risk
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George Citroner
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One hour or less—that’s the TV viewing sweet spot for heart health, according to new research.

Watching more increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other vascular diseases among people with a genetic predisposition to Type 2 diabetes.

The Dangers of Sedentary Behavior

The study, recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, suggests that a sedentary lifestyle characterized by prolonged sitting—especially watching more than two hours a day of TV—could increase the risk of serious heart and blood vessel diseases.
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.