People love their TVs.  For watching favourite shows, to playing videos and DVDs, or playing video games, many of us spend a lot of time staring at the ‘box'.  Unfortunately, there are people who spend entirely too much time in this position, and they are often the reason that telly is the object of criticism, blamed for both health and behavioural problems.  There are ways to enjoy as a healthy part of everyday life, and this is all about striking the right balance between different aspects of life.

Whether you own a small CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) TV perched on your kitchen worktop, or have a huge plasma or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) on flat screen TV wall brackets (or both!) it can be worthwhile thinking about how much TV you actually watch.  It is better to think of this as how long you spend at the television screen - for games, films and programs.  This can be especially important for those who spend all their working day in front of a computer monitor, as bright screens can lead to headaches and sore eyes.  Always follow recommended safety guidelines for safe use of screens at work.  At home remember to wear glasses or contact lenses when watching the TV, to avoid eye strain, and keep at a sensible distance.  Make sure your television is placed in a suitable spot.  Places where glare from the sun hitting the screen can be avoided are ideal, as are those where viewers do not have to crane their necks to view!  Placing a new TV on flat screen TV wall brackets can help provide a wider variety of options than a floor stand.

Generally speaking, those who watch too much TV, or have children who watch too much per day know who they are.  Instead of burying their heads in the sand, it is important for people to realise that it is never too late to change your lifestyle.  If you have just spent a great deal on a television andflat screen TV wall brackets, it is natural to want to get as much use as possible out of these items, but this does not mean spending all evening or weekend in front of the screen, unless the TV owner is very unlucky it will be there when they get back from another hobby or occupation!  One major criticism of televisions is that they encourage people to be sedentary, instead of going out for a bike ride, playing sports or walking, people are sitting (or laying!) in their houses.  There are ways to combat this for those who are not very confident about exercising outside, such as having an exercise bike or treadmill in the home.  It is preferable to get out and about, socialise with friends and family and arrive home of an evening, worn out but feeling healthy and more positive.  There is no doubt that TV can teach us a lot, and keeps us entertained, but it should never be our sole interest for spare time.