Watching television for two to three hours per day or more is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular disease and all-cause death, according to a study in the June 15 issue of JAMA. Television (TV) viewing is the most commonly reported daily activity apart from working and sleeping in many populations around the world.
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