Study: Binge-Watching TV Tied to Anxiety, Depression

New York Post: Binge-watching TV — including Netflix shows like “House of Cards” — has been linked to depression and anxiety. Researchers polled North Americans about their “binge-watching” habits, which they defined as two to five consecutive hours of TV in one day, according to the University of Toledo study. Roughly 35 percent of participants qualified as binge-watchers and reported higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression than non-binge-watchers. “‘Binge-watching’ is a growing public health concern.”