Q&A

Is it better to read than watch TV?

Is it better to read than watch TV?

All the research says reading a book is good for you. Better even than listening to an audiobook or reading one on an e-reader. It reduces stress, promotes comprehension and imagination, alleviates depression, helps you sleep and may contribute to preventing Alzheimer’s. Reading is active; watching TV is passive.

Are readers smarter?

According to Cunningham, readers are more intelligent, due to their increased vocabulary and memory skills, along with their ability to spot patterns. They have higher cognitive functions than the average non-reader and can communicate more thoroughly and effectively.

Is watching TV bad for your eyes?

Watching TV too much or too closely will damage your eyes Watching too much TV or sitting very close to it may make your eyes tired or give you a headache – particularly if you are watching TV in the dark – but won’t cause any serious permanent damage.

Is watching TV bad for your brain?

New research from the United Kingdom shows that regularly watching over three hours of TV each day could lead to cognitive decline in language and memory down the line. The study was published late February in the journal Scientific Reports.

What happens if you watch too much TV?

But too much screen time can be a bad thing: Children who consistently spend more than 4 hours per day watching TV are more likely to be overweight. Kids who view violent acts on TV are more likely to show aggressive behavior, and to fear that the world is scary and that something bad will happen to them.

Can binge watching kill you?

Binge watching TV is a deadly habit. Each added hour per day of watching TV was associated with a 12% increased risk of death, according to the journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, which studied more than 8,900 adults.

Is it unhealthy to watch TV all day?

Previous research has also linked prolonged television viewing to heart disease, blocked arteries and dangerous blood clots. In this new study, TV viewing increased the risk for life-threatening clots both in the arms and legs (a condition called deep vein thrombosis) and in the lungs (known as pulmonary embolism).