TV watching in excess of 1 hour per day was associated with increased risk for atherosclerotic heart disease, independent of genetic risk for diabetes, according to new data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.“CVD is a global public health threat. To contribute to the prevention of CVD, our team has been working to uncover the relationship between lifestyle factors, genetic susceptibility and the risk for CVD. While conditions like type 2 diabetes and sedentary behaviors — such as prolonged TV viewing — are established risk factors for CVD, there areRead More