A recent study has now linked TV time to the development of heart disease, irrespective of an individual’s daily physical activity level according to the American Heart Association’s Joint Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism.

The 21-year study of 5,000 men and women, age 23 and then again at 44, measured triglycerides, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, C-Reactive Protein, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure and activity level and correlated it with television viewing.

The results showed that the amount of television viewing was positively correlated with a greater risk of heart disease based on the measurements taken.

Moreover, the risk remained- even for individuals with higher physical activity levels.

The BOTTOM LINE:
The more television one views, the greater his/her risk for heart disease, even if he/she participates in some form of exercise.

TAKE HOME MESSAGE:
Exercise alone cannot offset the effects of being inactive.

This really gives you reason and motivation to Mind Your Body and KEEP MOVING!