By Ada Kohli
Published Jul 26, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

5 Negative Effects Of Binge-Watching

Binge-watching releases dopamine which encourages you to continue spending long hours in front of the TV. However, it has a number of negative effects on your health

Here are 5 negative effects of binge-watching

Cognitive decline

Binge-watching leaves you feeling tired and impairs your ability to process information efficiently, leading to a cognitive decline

Social isolation

Spending long hours in front of a screen cuts you off from your social life and leads to social isolation

Stress and burnout

Binge watching shows can lead to feelings of fatigue and stress which can cause a burnout

Physical inactivity

Binge-watching can often lead to physical inactivity which has several negative health outcomes