Disadvantages of binge-watching on health:
Streaming platforms are changing the way we spend time on entertainment. Other than TV we are now busy watching the latest series, movies, and shows on these platforms. We can watch anything, anytime without any commercials. Most of us binge-watch a series often finishing an entire season in a week. More than 361,000 people watched all nine episodes of “Stranger Things, Season 2” on the first day it was released. But do you know, binge-watching might be worse for you than you think? Check out some disadvantages of binge-watching:
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Addiction
Binge-watching can lead to addiction. We know it is very satisfying, but there are chances if becoming too obsessed. For example, if you decided to watch three episodes of a show and end up watching six, it could be a sign that you are overdoing it. The break between episodes is recommended.
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Depression and anxiety
Studies found that people who binge-watch suffer from anxiety and depression.
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Back problems
Poor posture for a long time can lead to pain in the spine. It makes the spine curved and weak as well.
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Affects sleep
Are you going experiencing insomnia symptoms like poor sleep quality, lack of sleep since you started binge-watching late at night? Binge-watching affects our sleep and make us feel weak throughout the day.
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Obesity
Binge-watching session doesn’t directly result in obesity but it causes worse food choices, less sleep, less exercise which adds to the outcomes of obesity. Binge-watching is often accompanied by binge eating, which you know can lead to weight gain and obesity.
