Sick heart: how much do you watch TV? Time associated with less risk

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While sitting down on the sofa and turning on the TV may provide maximum comfort after a long day, new research warns that too much time in front of the TV may increase the risk of coronary heart disease. Fortunately, researchers have also found that the sweet spot is associated with a lower risk.

Coronary heart disease describes a condition in which the blood supply to your heart is blocked or cut off due to a buildup of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. Regardless of your genetic predisposition, watching too much TV can increase your risk of developing this condition.

From TV shows to movies, there are plenty of enticing options to tune into after work. However, too much TV time can put your heart at risk. Fortunately, you don't have to say goodbye to your favorite TV shows and movies just yet. If people watched less than one hour every day, 11 percent of coronary heart disease cases could be prevented.

It is no secret that heart disease is the leading cause of death. Coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death, can also make you more prone to strokes.

Lifestyle choices are one of the leading causes of heart disease, and a sedentary lifestyle is considered a crime.

Sitting for long periods of time, instead of being physically active, can increase the risk of this disease.