Obesity Rising Despite More Physical Activity, USA

[Bodybuilding News]

Even though Americans are more physically active now, the rising tide of obesity continues apace, researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington reported in the open-access journal Population Health Metrics...



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[Folk Artist]

I think exercise is more voluntary today, than it has ever been, because we drive rather than walk or cycle these days. Since we are stuck to our computer screens and order our groceries online- we exercise a lot less than we use to, would be my guess.

 

[GuestHu]

Even though technology improves our life by automating the mundane repetitive tasks or makes our tasks easier, it can affect our physical health if we misused it or depend much on it. For instance, we rather waste our time on a futile activity like playing computer games instead of going to a gym or play sports that have great health benefits. We rather stay at home and watch movies or videos instead of going outside and involving in intensive physical activities. Thereby, gaining fats from being a couch potato or being less active in exercises.