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Excessive TV Time Boosts Heart Attack Risk by 12%

3/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study of over 340,000 Brits reveals that indulging in two or more hours of TV each day heightens the risk of heart attack and stroke by 12%. This alarming trend persists even for those genetically predisposed to type 2 diabetes. Experts urge everyone, particularly high-risk individuals, to cut back on screen time for better heart health.

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A groundbreaking study of over 340,000 Brits reveals that indulging in two or more hours of TV each day heightens the risk of heart attack and stroke by 12%. This alarming trend persists even for those genetically predisposed to type 2 diabetes. Experts urge everyone, particularly high-risk individuals, to cut back on screen time for better heart health.