Watching TV Shortens Life

My father always referred to the TV as the "dumb box," a sentiment that I agree with wholeheartedly.  According to a new study, it may be even more appropriately called the "death box."  Researchers found that watching one hour of TV can shorten lifespan by 22 minutes.  So a person watching 6 hours per day is likely to decrease their lifespan by 5 years!  Remember to minimize your TV viewing to specific programs, avoid channel surfing, stay more active and get out and enjoy the world first hand.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8702101/Every-hour-of-TV-watching-shortens-life-by-22-minutes.html