Social Media Addiction is no joke, people waste hours and hours just watching reels or short videos. Every day we switch on our phones with the intention of reducing our screen time, but we don’t even realize that we spend hours watching videos. Why is it not happening with you too?
If the answer is yes then you are going to be in trouble, we are not saying this but experts have warned in a study. A recent study has found that watching reels or increasing screen time can have a bad effect on your health. This can increase the risk of many serious diseases. Let us tell you that the results of the study caught everyone’s attention after being shared by Bangalore-based Cardiologist Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy.
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In addition to being a major distraction and waste of time, reel addiction is also linked to highs. #blood pressure In young and middle-aged people. time to #uninsta, #doomscrolling #withtwitter pic.twitter.com/Kuahr4CZlB
– Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy (@DrDeepakKrishn1) 11 January 2025
According to the study, there is a connection between screen time spent watching reels on the screen before bedtime and hypertension in people of young and middle age group. The study found that the more time participants spent watching reels, the more susceptible they were to high blood pressure and hypertension. Let us know what the researchers have to say.
Watching more reels increases the risk of high BP
Before today, you might have never thought that looking at your phone could make you hypertensive, a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. But BMC Journal conducted a study on 4,318 young and middle age group people in China, in which shocking results have emerged.
Control screen time
Published in BMC Public Health Journal In the paper, the team said, the study found that screen time spent watching short videos on the screen before bedtime was associated with the prevalence of high blood pressure in people in young and middle age groups. Besides, excess screen time also increases the risk of many other diseases. Researchers have called for strict control on the screen time spent watching short videos at bedtime.
Also affects sleep
Actually, watching reels continuously keeps the brain and body active. Due to this, both of them do not get rest, which can increase the stress level, which can cause high BP. Excessive screen time badly affects mental as well as physical health and sleep.
These people have less risk of hypertension
Even before this, a study had come out regarding the relationship between screen time and high BP. One published in the National Library of Medicine Study It was reported that the participants included in the study whose screen time was more than 390 minutes, 420 minutes and 480 minutes were more likely to increase BP compared to those participants whose screen time was less than 390 minutes.
What is hypertension?
Hypertension is commonly called high blood pressure. Hypertension is also called the “silent killer”. This happens when the blood pressure puts more pressure on the walls than normal. Generally, when BP becomes 140/90mmHg or more, it is considered as hypertension. This one problem increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and chronic kidney disease in the body.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.
