There was a time I was really obsessed with watching TV. When I was
not in front of my TV screen, I was thinking of how I am going to get in
front of a TV screen. It was soo bad I dreaded going to school.
As I got older, I became busier and had less time to grab a remote
and watch TV. My busy schedule became a good thing for me because I
learnt how to discipline myself, that even when I had nothing to do, I
preferred to grab a book than watch TV.
Several people all over the world have become addictive to watching
the television. It is critical to sit back and look at the health
effects of TV on your life.
You will discover that you need to minimise the number of hours you
spend with your remote switching from one channel to another.
Here are some reasons why watching TV can be extremely bad for your health.
1. Risk being obese and diabetic
A close survey of individuals who spend a lot of time on TV showed
that they eat a lot of junk food. You may find yourself taking in a lot
of fat that is not good for your health.I noticed I consumed a lot of
junk food when I was obsessed with my TV. I was just too lazy to get up
and prepare a balanced meal, I preferred to sit in front of my screen.
If you’ve noticed this about yourself, you’ll also realise you won’t
even have time for workouts.It implies that you consume a lot of fatty
foods and take no initiative to burn the excess. You will agree with me
that TV lovers have a high exposure to obesity than other people.
A mix of junk foods with the lack of workouts increases your chances
of becoming obese and diabetic. Some recent survey reveals that every
four hours you spend on your TV increases your chances of getting
diabetic by 3.4%.
2. It may be bad for baby-making
Although there’s
evidence that watching TV, including in the bedroom, could increase
amorousness, a Harvard study found that men who watched more than 20
hours of television per week had 44 percent fewer sperm than guys who
didn’t watch TV.
Increased activity, by comparison, was associated with higher sperm
counts. Previous research also associates prolonged TV viewing with
increased risk of heart disease, which, for men, is also associated with
higher rates of impotence.
3. It could damage your relationships
The more
you believe in popular portrayals of romance on television, the less
committed you may be to your real relationship, according to research
published several years ago in the journal Mass Communication and
Society. That ranges from unrealistic expectations of a spouse to seeing
the “costs” of real relationships – such as the loss of time or freedom
– as being higher, which could undermine what’s happening between the
two of you in real life.
4. TV denies you sleep
As a human being, your body requires enough sleep and rest.
Over-concentration on TV denies your body the chance to unwind by
cutting into your precious sleep time. You may end up being fatigued and
stressed for the better part of the day.
In fact, it’s advisable to move your TV from the bedroom. You also
need to discipline yourself when it comes to sleep time. You can develop
more heath complications from fatigue.
5. It can lead to increased aggression
Kids always internalise everything they see on video games and TV.
There is a close link between aggression, use of violent media and
desensitisation to violence. Exposure to violence affects children in
different ways.
Children tend to accept violence as a result of pre-exposure through
media. TV may make children grow as aggressive adults who are not good
for the society.
6. TV can lead to depression
There is a lot of isolation and loneliness that comes with TV
watching. Watching TV for a long time is harmful as it can lead to
depression. Though there are sitcoms and different shows that can light
up our mood, it’s different than what we generally think of.
Remember you will not have enough time to interact with people and
share your issues out. It’s advisable to create time for friends if you
want to eliminate some stresses in life.
