Question 1

why do i see tv shows with real doctors in the or with hair and earrings sticking out? we didn't used to do that.

Accepted Answer

Not reality: Medical personnel on tv (and movies) are projecting an image which is not necessarily reality.  Actors want to be seen in an individualized way that can lead to further acting work and an identity recognized by the public. Nice hair, body jewelry, even tattoos can project that image.  Unfortunately the image of the invincible physician has created a climate for malpractice for actual doctors.

Question 2

how much i can to watch tv everyday?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your age&amp;: There is no hard and fast rule.It depends on how old you are and how much free time you have and whu you  like to watch

Question 3

does watching tv cause students grades to drop?

Accepted Answer

No: Students, parents and teachers cause grades to drop.  The television is an inanimate object.

Question 4

why are so many dangerous medicines advertised on tv?

Accepted Answer

No medication: Is absolutely safe. All have side effects in different people and side effects is what you hear about on tv. Clearly the benefits have to outweigh the risks for medications to be used.

Question 5

is there any truth that reading or watching tv in dim lights will cause the eyesight to deteriorate?

Accepted Answer

No: It will just make reading difficult, but it doesn't affect the health of the eyes.

Question 6

should teens use the diet plans on tv?

Accepted Answer

No: Teens should not be on diets. They should learn how to eat healthy and stay physically active. Diets are damaging because they almost always ultimately fail with weight  being gained back. Take the teen to a nutritionist.

Question 7

can eating too many tv dinners constipating?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if…: If the dinners do not contain an adequate amount of fiber, they can certainly cause constipation. You may need to add a fiber supplement and drink plenty of fluids to help solve this problem. Good luck.

Question 8

any health hazards from an indoor hd tv antenna?

Accepted Answer

Not that I know: What prompts your question?  Most antennas are fairly passive signal receivers, and do not provide electrical output or radiation.
Is there some online report of some dreadful issue?

Question 9

see afterimages when watching tv or using phone why?

Accepted Answer

Visual after image: Visual after image is a common normal visual phenomena. It is seen in higher frequency in patients with migraines. Palinopsia, an exagerated prolonged visual after image may be seen in neurological disorders including seizures or epilepsy or disorders involving the occipital lobe or visual pathways.

Question 10

how effective are tactics used on tv shows to treat troubled teens?

Accepted Answer

As above : It  depends on what r the problems ، how supportive the environment and how committed  for change they r, but seeing a mental health professional  is better.

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