MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, Diploma in Ophthalmology , Fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment
Ophthalmologist, Ahmedabad
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In which of these ways can watching TV affect your brain?
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When you watch Television, your brain goes into a sleep like hypnotic state, thus providing easy access to the subconscious. This hypnotic state is due to the constant flickering of the screen which impacts your brainwaves. Your brain activity also switches from the left side of your brain (responsible for logical thinking and critical analysis) to the right side. The right side doesn't analyze incoming information. Rather, it just uses an emotional approach which results in little or no critical analysis.
Watching excess television can lead to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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If you're a T.V addict, you might suffer from a short attention span or ADHD. The reason behind this can be the constant changes in scenes which come along with modern day video edits. Films of the bygone years had lesser scene changes or cuts as compared to modern day films. Extremely frequent scene changes can even make you feel sick.
Which of these health problems can be triggered by Television?
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Studies find that with each hour of TV you watch every day, your risk of diabetes goes up by almost 3.4%. This is irrespective of the shows that you watch. This is because you generally tend to move around much less while you are watching TV as compared to other sedentary activities. A research also found that people who watch 3 or more hours of TV every day doubled the risk of premature death than people who didn't watch more than an hour per day.
Staying glued to the TV set can make you aggressive
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The truth is that children are the most gullible and have a habit of internalizing cues from what they watch on T.V. Though not all children are affected the same way, exposure to violence in media (T.V, video games) makes the kids more acclimatized and habituated to it. There are also chances of children growing up to be aggressive adults if they are exposed to bloodshed and violence in Television.
Watching TV can be a hindrance to procreation
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A study conducted by Harvard University found that men who watched more than 20 hours of television each day were more likely to have 44% lower sperm count than men who did not watch TV for such long hours. Research also identifies heart diseases to be one of the risks of excessive TV viewing, which in turn can be one of the major reasons behind higher rates of impotence in men.
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