Lazy Nations of the World

A global study conducted by Lancet has found that people in Britain, Saudi Arabia, UAE and South Africa are really a lazy lot.

The study found that in The UK, 63.3% of the population is inactive, making it one of the most inactive countries in the world.

Heart Disease Risk High Among Inactive Kids
Children who do not exercise and spend time in sedentary pursuits are at a higher risk of heart problems compared to their active counterparts.

Nearly 40% of the population in North America was found to be inactive. Further, 52.45 % of the population of South Africa is inactive and Bhutan is no better, with 52.3% of the population doing precious little.

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Early Predictors of Sedentary Behavior in Kids Identified
Children are more active if their television time is limited, reveals study published in PLoS ONE.

Death Risk Within 3 Years May be Doubled by Prolonged Sitting
Study discovers that adults who sat 11 or more hours each day had a 40 percent increased risk of dying in the following three years compared with those who sat for lesser than four hours a day.

Exercise Boosts Lifespan
Exercising 15 minutes a day extends lifespan, while watching television cuts lifespan, suggest studies.

Most Lazy Nations of the World