For some people it can become addictive television. Children are no exception. Many children who spend long hours in front of the television. If your child is among them should begin to be limited.
A study revealed that 6-year-old children who watch television for too long at risk of heart disease in the future. Besides those who like watching television, children are avid computer also has the risk of heart disease.
The study included 1492 children. Through the study revealed children who linger in front of the television suffered constriction of blood vessels in their eyes. This is a sign that these children have a higher risk of heart disease and high blood.
Researchers from the University of Sydney, Bamini Gopinath, who conducted the study also ask their parents. Among other things, how long their children watch television, play video games, reading, and doing physical activity inside and outside the room.
The researchers also took photographs of blood vessels that children's eyes. They also calculate and analyze the size height, weight, and blood pressure. As a result, the average child spends 1.9 hours per day watching television and 36 minutes of physical activity outdoors.
Well, children who spend more physical activity either in room or outdoors are healthier eyes. Gopinath advised parents to change the habits of children, from watching television to physical activity, like playing in the park. "At least one hour every day," he said.
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