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Excessive TV Watching Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease

Excessive TV watching linked to increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  Those who watch at least 2 – 3 hours of TV each day are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.  This finding is significant because Americans spend an average of 5 hours a day watching TV, according to some recent reports.

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