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Reducing TV Time Cuts Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

3/16/2025

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Cutting TV time to just one hour a day could significantly lower the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), even for those genetically at risk for Type 2 diabetes. A study involving nearly 347,000 adults in the UK revealed that exceeding two hours of screen time daily raises ASCVD risk by 12%, underscoring the vital link between lifestyle and heart health.

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Cutting TV time to just one hour a day could significantly lower the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), even for those genetically at risk for Type 2 diabetes. A study involving nearly 347,000 adults in the UK revealed that exceeding two hours of screen time daily raises ASCVD risk by 12%, underscoring the vital link between lifestyle and heart health.