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Spending hours glued to screens outside of work or school may do more than just strain your eyes—it could be quietly raising your blood pressure and packing on unwanted pounds, new research suggests.
The research, presented Friday at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, adds to evidence that digital habits may be an unrecognized culprit in cardiovascular risk and that doctors may need to start asking patients about their screen time alongside their diet and exercise routines.
More Than 6 Hours Increases Heart Risk
The study followed 382 adults with an average age of about 35 in urban areas of Pakistan, a setting where digital technology use is rapidly expanding alongside historically high rates of early heart disease. Researchers compared those who spent more than six hours daily on screens outside of work or school with those who used screens less.
