Limiting TV time may reduce heart disease risk

A new study suggests that limiting TV time to one hour daily may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, even for those genetically predisposed to Type 2 diabetes. This research highlights the link between sedentary behavior and cardiovascular health. The study analyzed data from over 346,000 adults in the UK, revealing that those who watched TV for two hours or more had a 12% higher risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease compared to those who watched less. Participants with medium and high genetic risk for Type 2 diabetes did not face increased risk if they limited TV time. However, those with low genetic risk who watched more TV had a slightly higher risk than high-risk individuals who watched less.