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Several previous studies have found lower verbal IQ and increased aggressiveness in proportion to the amount of television children watch. This new research uncovers the biological mechanism for these changes in behavior and drop in intelligence.May 4, 2015
Does watching TV make U dumber?
Sitting in front of the TV for hours on end really does impair your mental ability, according to a new study in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.
Does watching TV affect your brain?
Researchers found that even moderate amounts of TV viewing were associated with worse performance on cognitive tests as people aged. Regular TV viewers also experienced greater brain atrophy.
Does TV increase intelligence?
A new study published last week in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts showed that watching television, particularly "high quality dramas" like Mad Men and the West Wing can increase emotional intelligence — basically, you become a more understanding, more empathetic person.
Does watching TV destroy brain cells?
Watching television isn't just slowly killing your brain cells, it may be slowly killing you. Researchers found that people who watched three or more hours of television a day were at twice the risk of an early death than those who watched less.
Does watching movies make you less intelligent?
It's a pretty common notion that people who enjoy watching 'trashy' movies are considered to be less intelligent – but a study published in Poetics: Journal of Empirical Research on Culture, the Media and the Arts has actually found the opposite.
Do movies make you dumber?
Watching TV for hours impairs your mental ability, according to study. Researchers from the Universities of California and San Francisco studied the link between watching TV and cognitive functioning.
Why is TV better than reading?
All the research says reading a book is good for you. Better even than listening to an audiobook or reading one on an e-reader. It reduces stress, promotes comprehension and imagination, alleviates depression, helps you sleep and may contribute to preventing Alzheimer's. Reading is active; watching TV is passive.
Is watching TV unhealthy?
But too much screen time can be a bad thing: Children who often spend more than 4 hours per day watching TV or using media are more likely to be overweight. Kids who view violence onscreen are more likely to show aggressive behavior, and to fear that the world is scary and that something bad will happen to them.
How could I increase my IQ?
Read on to learn what science has to say about the different ways you may be able to boost both your crystallized and fluid intelligence.
- Exercise regularly. …
- Get enough sleep. …
- Meditate. …
- Drink coffee. …
- Drink green tea. …
- Eat nutrient-rich foods. …
- Play an instrument. …
- Read.
