Be Careful What You Watch

By Dr. Youdeem | November 13, 2012

Be Careful What You Watch. Researchers digitally removed the names of fast food chains from their commercials, showed them to young people ages 15-23, and asked them to identify which restaurant chain each commercial represented. Even after controlling for the total amount of time spent watching TV, young people whom correctly identified more than 50%…

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Violent Images?

By Dr. Youdeem | October 16, 2012

Violent Images? People who watched more than four hours of TV a day relating to the 9/11 attacks and Iraq War coverage were more likely to report both acute and post-traumatic stress symptoms over time. According to study author Roxane Cohen Silver, PhD, “[It’s] important for people to be aware that there is no psychological…

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TV Time?

By Dr. Youdeem | October 1, 2012

TV Time? 31% of US children and adolescents are overweight or obese. Reducing TV viewing may be an effective strategy to preventing excess weight gain among adolescents. In this study, there was a clear association with reduction in TV hours and decreased weight gain over one year. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, September/October 2012

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