The term “binge-watch” was a contender for the Oxford English Dictionary’s 2013 word of the year. Although it didn’t win (“selfie” ultimately took the crown), this pointed to the rise of what was ...

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The term “binge-watch” was a contender for the Oxford English Dictionary’s 2013 word of the year. Although it didn’t win (“selfie” ultimately took the crown), this pointed to the rise of what was ...

Trying to watch TV without disturbing anyone else in your household can be tricky. Whether you're trying to avoid waking a sleeping partner or little one or just looking to grab a quiet moment to ...

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TV viewing habits have shifted, initially on account of new technology and evolving platforms and then, more recently, because of the pandemic. Watching TV used to merely mean sitting on the couch in ...

Binge watching typically refers to watching multiple episodes of television shows or movies in one sitting. This behavior may contribute to health problems in some people. The availability of Netflix, ...

Share on Pinterest Recent research shows that “binge-watching addiction” may be associated with high levels of loneliness. Image Credit: Ibai Acevedo/Stocksy A recent study found that “binge-watching ...