Everyone loves a good Netflix series and the convenience of watching a full season in one sitting. Netflix completely changed the way we watch TV, and binge watching has become commonplace among our generation. While cuddling up on a Sunday and spending hours binging your favorite series might be tempting, here are some reasons it could actually be bad for you.
Physical Health
Spending hours in front of the TV slows circulation and metabolism making you sluggish and more susceptible to weight gain. Straining your eyes to watch TV can cause eye muscle fatigue, which can lead to headaches and other cranial issues.
The blue light of the screen can also make it more difficult to fall asleep at night, impacting your mood and energy the following day. Loss of sleep while binging can put you at risk for workplace accidents and drowsy driving mistakes.
Mental Health
Health studies suggest binging a series, especially in conjunction with sleep loss, puts you in danger of deteriorating mood and cognitive abilities. Watching a series can also create or encourage addictive behavior. The excitement of a cliffhanger can be an addictive high — or a way to block out real world problems, creating further problems or damage.
Binge watching horror or depressing dramas can affect your mood, make you depressed or anxious or heighten existing mental health issues.
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