Can gaming and TV bingeing harm your health?
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Many people enjoy watching TV or playing video games from time to time. However, some people take these measures to extremes. You may even find yourself unable to stop watching TV or playing video games.
This is when these activities start to become a problem. Learn 10 reasons why binge watching and gaming are dangerous to your health.
 
1. Lack of exercise
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Even if you binge-watch TV or play video games, you don't need real physical activity.
Not getting enough exercise can lead to overweight and eventually obesity. Obesity is associated with many health problems, some of which have a significant impact on quality of life. 2. Gambling addiction
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Overplaying games can lead to Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). This is a unique psychological problem with a variety of symptoms, including:
 
• Inability to control gambling habits
• Keep playing even if it becomes a social problem
• Withdrawal from friends or other play
 
3. Damage from repeated stress and abuse
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Repetitive use injuries occur when certain muscles or tendons are irritated and used until they become inflamed. If relapses do not stop, symptoms may become permanent. Such injuries are common in the fingers, hands and arms of people who play video games for long periods of time.
Gamer's Thumb and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are his two common examples of video game-related injuries.
 
4. Deteriorating relationships
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Spending too much time in relatively solitary activities, such as watching TV or playing video games, can rob you of time from meaningful relationships in your life.
Constantly prioritizing gaming activities over loved ones can make relationships worse. 5. Lower class
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If you choose to watch TV or play video games, make time for other important activities such as homework, studying, or other work.
In school, this can lead to poor grades and affect future prospects.
 
6. Not enough time outside
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Spending time outdoors is good for your mental health. Choosing an indoor activity misses out on a lot of fun activities, environments and sunlight.
 
7. Lack of sleep
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Binge-watching your favorite shows can overwhelm your brain and make it difficult to stay calm and fall asleep.
Then, the next day, I feel tired and irritated at work or school.
 
Eighth. depression and anxiety
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Research shows that people are more likely to watch TV when they are feeling lonely or depressed. Unfortunately, these activities will not improve your emotional state in the long run.
 
9. Back problems
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When playing games or watching TV, we usually do not have the best posture. However, these activities can flex your spine. This can lead to problems such as back pain.
 
10. Respiratory function
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You are much more likely to lean forward when watching TV or playing video games than when you are actively engaged in other activities.
Research shows that this posture causes breathing problems in young men and possibly other age groups and genders as well.
 
Are games and TV good for your health? 12/12
That said, playing video games or watching TV isn't necessarily bad for you. If you indulge in them too much, they are more likely to cause health problems.
There are even some possible positive benefits of the activity. For example, video games can improve spatial awareness, and watching TV is a great way to relax.