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01/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

People walk less to shop than they did 10 years ago; statistics reveal we are shopping online instead

The development of technology indeed has changed the way of life with almost everything being easier and faster. However, it also has negative implications. Latest data in the U.K. showed that people are walking 20 percent less than they did a decade ago, and this is due to the rise of online shopping. The National Transport Survey […]

01/21/2018 / By Rita Winters

Too much time sitting causes body fat to accumulate around your organs, increasing risk of disease

Jobs often require an employee to sit down for long periods of time. Most employees, after work, spend time at home sitting down in front of the television or computer, and stay there unless they feel the need to eat or use the toilet. This is what defines a sedentary life – a daily routine […]

11/30/2017 / By Janine Acero

Snack food vs. fruit and veggies: Poor diet is one more reason to limit kids’ screen time

Children whose attention are always focused on television are more likely to avoid fruits and vegetables, according to scientists. Researchers from the Loughborough University surveyed 527 children between the ages of 11 and 12 and found that two-thirds of the young participants spent more than two hours viewing TV, which affected their eating habits. They were found […]

09/05/2017 / By Russel Davis

HALF of Britain’s adults don’t go for a walk even once a month… “laziness epidemic” exploding across a culture in demise

Recent figures from the Public Health England (PHE) revealed that 45 percent of adults over 16 years fail to do a 10-minute brisk walk at least once a month. The data also showed that more than six million adults aged 40 to 60 years fail to engage in brisk walking. Health experts defined brisk walking as […]

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