Sedentary leisure activities such as watching television or using your smartphone, tablet or computer to browse the Internet, interact with social networks or play video games can have negative consequences for your health, especially if you do not get enough exercise to counteract its effects. A study warns of a new danger of these devices, as it has found that spending five hours or more a day in front of the TV or other screens increases the risk of developing nocturia.
Nocturia is a medical condition characterized by the need to get up frequently during the night to urinate. In this way, sleep is fragmented and many people also find it difficult to fall asleep again, making it more difficult to get a restful rest and sleep the necessary number of hours, which leads to daytime fatigue, irritability and other related problems. with lack of sleep.
Better manage screen time
The research was carried out by analyzing data from the years 2011 to 2016 from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and has been published in Neurourology and Urodynamics. The results showed, specifically, that of a total of 13,294 people aged 20 years or older, 4,236 (31.86%) reported having experienced nocturia, while 9,058 (68.14%) did not.
Additionally, individuals in the group who spent five or more hours watching television or videos had a significantly higher risk (48%) of experiencing nocturia compared to those in the group who spent less time watching television or videos. The primary outcome was specified as nocturia, which refers to the need to urinate two or more times during the night.
“People who spent five or more hours a day watching television or videos were significantly more likely to develop nocturia”
“As people increasingly engage in screen-based activities, a comprehensive understanding of the impact of prolonged television or video time on nocturia patterns is crucial for both healthcare professionals and healthcare decision makers.” public,” the authors wrote.
“Our research showed that people who spent five or more hours a day watching television or videos were significantly more likely to develop nocturia,” say the researchers, who conclude: “For people who spend a lot of time watching television or videos, professionals “Health professionals can offer recommendations for behavioral intervention, encouraging appropriate management of screen time.”
