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25Mar/100

Milwaukee Bioidentical Hormones Expert, Kenneth Raskin, M.D. Explains How Watching Too Much T.V. Can Shorten Life Span

Raskin, Kenneth

According to a recent article published on HealthKey.com, watching too much television can shorten our longevity. Studies have indicated that watching too much television can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

According to Dr. Prediman K. Shah, director of the cardiology division of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, the more we’re inactive, the more we jeopardize our long-term health.

When we’re watching TV, we’re not using our muscles. Muscle contraction helps the body break down glucose to use as energy and when the glucose isn’t broken down properly, insulin resistance can occur, oftentimes leading to the onset of type II diabetes.

Read the full article: Watching T.V. Shortens Life Span

Contact Milwaukee-area bioidentical hormones expert, Dr. Kenneth Raskin 

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