Cutting screen time lowers risk of death, study finds
Television channels and streaming apps like Netflix have seen their viewing figures soar during lockdown
Health risks associated with screen time, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, were at their lowest when daily TV time was two hours or less.Researchers said the findings mean adults should minimize exposure. It was not just the traditional television screen that was included in the study, watching videos on a mobile phone counted too.Current physical activity guidelines in UK encourage 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a weekHe said that the latest research backed the current evidence that watching too much TV - and living a sedentary lifestyle more generally - could lead to poor heath.
"Further research is needed to understand all these factors and inform future advice and guidelines."
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