What Happens to You When You Binge-Watch Your Favorite Series

With the rise of streaming services, binge-watching has become a huge deal in recent decades. Before we had Netflix, Amazon, HBO, and Disney+, however, people were forced to use Blockbuster’s CD/DVD disks to be able to watch entire seasons of their favorite shows.

Nowadays, there are so many streaming sites you can just pay 10-20 bucks and enjoy whatever TV shows and/or movies you’re willing to binge. But there’s a catch. Actually, a few catches, to be honest. You see, our bodies aren’t meant for this much satisfaction, and after binging 10-15 episodes, you start to realize something’s off about you.

So what happens to your body when you binge-watch your favorite series?

1. Binging causes addiction

That’s right, you get so invested in the intricate details of a multi-season show that you simply forget about everything else, including loved ones, food, water, and sometimes even work.

2. Heart troubles

Our bodies require movement to stay in top shape, so sitting in one place for hours is probably not the best idea ever. It’s also a well-known cause of different heart issues and sometimes aneurysms.

3. Eyes strained

Our eyes are a natural miracle that’s able to zoom in and out, change focus, see thousands of colors, and yet, if they stand still for 10 hours straight, you’ll definitely regret your life choices.