Could TV viewing be a danger to you and your children?  Studies suggest a risk for not only adults but children. The risks associated with watching television include obesity, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. The analysis goes further to include the risk of all-cause mortality.

The more fundamental underlying issue is the American lifestyle which includes more than simply extended time watching TV. Computer usage and video games are also significant contributors. A few studies suggest that the added danger associated with watching TV is the commercials that influence eating habits. You add chips, burgers and fries to a couch potato watching TV and you have a prescription for a health disaster.

Want an alternative to TV for entertainment for your or your kids?  Try reading–one study found that reading lowered blood pressure while TV elevated it. Better yet–take the family out for a walk or some fun at a nearby park!  Not only will you be excercising but creating memories that will last a lifetime. 

Want to read the full article? Click here. Originally posted to chiroaccess.com | July 22, 2011