Specialists at the University of Sydney were able to calculate that the annual loss of the world economy from the commitment of the modern person to a sedentary lifestyle is about 70 billion dollars.

Where does such an impressive amount come from? According to the authors of the study, the lion's share here is occupied by the cost of medical care, as well as losses associated with low productivity.

As it turned out, it is the rich and economically developed countries that suffer the most damage.. Although it is easy to explain. In developed countries, there are more people leading a sedentary lifestyle, and the level of social protection of the population is higher, respectively, and health care costs are also high..

As for the so-called underdeveloped and developing countries, the more they get richer, the more urgent for them will become this problem..

It is known that people who do not burden themselves with physical exertion are much more likely to have heart problems and are also prone to diseases such as diabetes and cancer.. Therefore, doctors advise those who lead a sedentary lifestyle, at least 1 hour a day to spend in motion. Hiking or cycling is perfect for this..

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