Consequences of Watching Excessive Television on Physical and Mental Health

The implications of watching too much TV are many and great. All aspects of our lives are affected by watching excessive amounts of TV from our health to our personal relationships and overall quality of life. This article explores the various effects and consequences of spending too much time in front of the TV.

An overwhelming number of studies have linked increased number of hours watching TV and incidence of childhood obesity. Watching too much TV fosters physical inactivity and decreased mental stimulation. Also, many of the foods advertised on TV targeted towards children promote consumption of foods with high fat and sugar content. Sedentary lifestyle along with poor diet causes complications that are...