Physical inactivity has emerged as one of the most significant threats to public health in the modern era. According to a recent University of Iowa study, sedentary lifestyles are associated with an increased risk of at least 19 chronic conditions, including depression, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. By examining over 40,000 patient records, researchers have provided […]
Finding the middle ground between sedentary and compulsive exercise would likely be difficult for some. I know it was for me. Most of this likely stems from improper training and expectations during grade school and high school, while some might also stem from social media and entertainment media. A great example of this might be […]
According to the World Health Organization, “The context of people’s lives ultimately determine their health, and so blaming individuals for having poor health or crediting them for good health is inappropriate.“ I agree. That’s a highly accurate way to explain the reality of “health” in our world today. Individuals are unlikely to be able to […]
