6 Ways Binge-Watching May Be Ruining Your Health

Have you ever thought that maybe that innocent Netflix habit could be wreaking havoc on your health? Turns out it might be a dangerous vice you not only want to cut back on, but maybe eliminate it entirely for a while. Read on to discover ways you might be sabotaging your health without even knowing it, as well as possible solutions if you just can’t put the remote down or get off the couch. 1. Your Appetite Watching television often goes hand in hand with mindless overeating and unhealthy snacking. Watching episode after episode can make that worse, leading you to order pizza, a no brainer. A 2012 study from the University of Montreal found that a single meal high in saturated fat can damage arteries and restrict blood flow in the body. Furthermore, watching high-paced, action-oriented programs also triggers more distracted eating than less stimulating news programs or talk shows, according to a 2014 study by Cornell University. Sometimes, simply seeing characters eat on TV, smoke, or drink alcohol may make you consume more calories on a subconscious level, and follow their behavior patterns. Try to fight the urge by prepping healthy food in advance. Make a healthy meal before you indulge in a few episodes or have healthier pre-portioned snacks, like low fat popcorn, an assortment of nuts, or dark chocolate, at the ready. 2. Your Mood A recent study by the University of Texas at Austin found that binge-watching is linked with feelings of depression and loneliness. People...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Aging Binge Eating Eating Disorders Habits Health-related Mindfulness Sleep Technology binge-watching Exercise Habit Change Hulu Mood Netflix Screen Time Television Source Type: blogs