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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Watching less TV could cut heart disease, study finds

Excessive TV viewing is associated with unfavourable levels of cholesterol and glucose in the body.
Excessive TV viewing is associated with unfavourable levels of cholesterol and glucose in the body. Photograph: Getty Images

More than one in 10 cases of coronary heart disease could be prevented if people reduced their TV viewing to less than an hour a day, research suggests.

Coronary heart disease occurs when fatty material builds up inside the coronary arteries causing them to narrow, reducing the heart’s blood supply. Researchers say cutting down on time spent in front of the TV could lower the risk of developing the disease.

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