Thought your sofa was your best friend? Think again! A new study reveals that your faithful TV companion could well be your worst enemy.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that a Reducing the amount of time spent watching television could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in people with a genetic risk of type 2 diabetes.
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Hong Kong, drew on data from nearly 350,000 British participants followed for 14 years. The results are clear: watching television for more than two hours a day increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by 12%, regardless of the genetic risk of diabetes.
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Screen time under surveillance
Contrary to popular belief, it is not so much the content watched that is the problem, but rather the sedentary lifestyle. associated with viewing. Dr. Younwon Kim, lead author of the study, points out that "TV time accounts for more than half of daily sedentary behavior and is consistently associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis."
The study highlights an alarming finding: the average American adult spends nearly five hours a day in front of the television screen. This habit, combined with a genetic predisposition to diabetes, creates a particularly dangerous cocktail for cardiovascular health.
However, there is hope. Researchers found that people who limit their viewing time to one hour or less per day did not have an increased risk of heart disease, even with a genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes.
These results open new avenues for prevention. Dr. Damon Swift of the University of Virginia said, "This study shows that reducing the time spent "TV viewing time can benefit both people at high risk of type 2 diabetes and those at low risk."
Experts now recommend using viewing time as a behavioral indicator to assess cardiovascular disease risk, particularly in diabetic patients.
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