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Watching TV or playing computer games long periods damages your heart, regardless of how much you exercise, scientists.
The of Heart disease and premature death rose for those watching screens over four hours daily, it was claimed.
Dr Stamatakis of University College of London said: ‘Our analysis suggests two or more hours of screen time each day may place someone greater risk for a cardiac event.’
The study was the first to examine the association between screen time and heart , and found a 48 per cent increased risk of death from any cause.
It also found an approximately 125 per cent increased risk of cardiovascular events in those spending than four hours in front of a screen.
The reason for the extra risk may be effect prolonged sitting has on cholesterol and inflammation.