Researchers in Hong Kong reviewed data and found that those who watched two hours or more of TV per day were 12% more likely to develop heart disease involving the build-up of plaques in arteries.

Limiting time spent in front of the TV to one hour or less per day may cut your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, a study suggests. Having a sedentary lifestyle and spending too long sitting down is known to be a major risk factor for heart disease.