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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Couch Potatoes Kids Invite Heart Attack

Almost all media channels have come up with the news of "Watching television increases risk of heart attack". Research report states that foundation for future heart attack is being laid when young people spend more time in front of their TV. The study was conducted at the University of Sydney under team leader Dr. Bamini Gopinath .  According to him "changes to the retinal vessels give a good idea of what is going on in the rest of the body, particularly the heart".When these retinal vessels are seen narrowed it indicates future cardiovascular risks.  In cases of kids who spend more time in front of TV with lesser physical activities,  these symptoms are observed. 

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