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Boob Tube Linked to Depression

As teen TV time rises, so does adult depression

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 3, 2009 2:23 AM CST

(Newser) – Teenagers who watch too much television may risk depression as adults, according to a new study. Each additional hour of daily television viewing by adolescents boosted their odds of becoming depressed as young adults by 8%, reports the Los Angeles Times. Watching videos, playing computer...   Read full story »

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