TV-watching a health threat for children

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TV-watching a health threat for children

Post by jlotus » Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:22 pm

Watching TV 'a risk to children's health'
February 19, 2007

"WATCHING television poses an even greater risk to children's health than was previously thought,
a new report claimed today. Analysis of 35 scientific studies identified 15 negative effects TV can
have on youngsters, ranging from short-sightedness and obesity to premature puberty and autism..."

Read more: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ens_health

kliecf

Post by kliecf » Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:54 am

Did you get this article from the independant newspaper?
I have made two blog entries that no one has replied to. If you could reply that would be nice or if you have any other information on children and television.
Thank you

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Dr. Aric Sigman in his own words

Post by jlotus » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:02 pm

HOW TV IS (QUITE LITERALLY) KILLINGS US
The quality of programmes is at an all time low. More importantly, TV is also,
says this expert, destroying our minds and bodies in what amounts to the greatest
health scandal of modern times.


"THE STUDIO audience is chanting as the two women - a wife and a mistress - square up
to each other over an errant husband. 'Bitch or whore?

Bitch or whore? Bitch or whore?' the crowd shouts. Then, in a new expression of on-air
hostility, the two rivals strip naked and scream obscenities before lunging at each other
like two 16-stone animals, trading punches...

Read more: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-136977432.html

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