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Binge-Watching Is Actually Bad For Our Health

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Binge-Watching Is Actually Bad For Our Health

Let us first be clear of the concept (Binge Watching) we are talking about, binge relates to an activity of watching TV for an extended period of time, e.g. several episodes of a series continuously.

Origin and usage of Binge Watching

The very first time the word ‘binge’ first appeared in English in the mid-1800s which means ‘to soak’. At the time of World War I, this word ‘binge’ was used for eating or drinking in excess. The term binge-watching was frequently used in 2003, but it didn’t come into common usage until around 2012.

Affinity towards Binge Watching

According to some scientists, people love binge-watching because it releases a natural chemical in the brain that makes them feel good. This chemical, called Dopamine, is responsible for the feelings of happiness that come from doing something pleasant, like exercising or eating good food. Watching hours upon hours of a favorite television show can also release dopamine, especially when those episodes can be viewed without the intervention of advertisements

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