Evolution Led Humans to Bipedalism, but We Live in a Sedentary Society: Will "Sunday Running" Protect Us from NCDs at No Cost?

Overview

Journal Front Public Health

Specialty Public Health

Date 2023 Jan 23

PMID 36684966

Authors

Valentina Presta

Giuliana Gobbi

Giancarlo Condello

Cecilia Carubbi

Elena Masselli

Prisco Mirandola

Marco Vitale

Affiliations

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Abstract

Evolution led humans to bipedal stance and movement. However, we live in a sedentary society that strongly challenges our willingness to be physically active. We (mis)understand that being at least a Sunday runner could protect us from sedentary-related diseases, but what if this compromises the healthier life expectancy anyway? Citing Paul Gauguin, we know where we come from and what we are, the question arises about where we are going. And also, how.

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