Image description: First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a tug of war with Jimmy Fallon during a taping of “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on January 25. The First Lady was on the show to recognize the second anniversary the “Let’s Move!” initiative.
Photo by Chuck Kennedy, White House
People who watch two or more hours of TV a day are much more likely to have severe health problems than people who do not, according to a study from the Harvard School of Public Health that analyzed data from the past 30 years.
Too much TV is linked to:
A key reason is that TV time is often spent sitting and eating unhealthy food instead of exercising.
Replacing TV with other common activities can make a big difference to your health.
Use these suggestions from the National Institutes of Health to find ideas of what you can do instead of watching TV.
