Physical Inactivity from the Viewpoint of Evolutionary Medicine

Activity patterns of recent Homo sapiens are characterized by a sedentary life style and consequently by exercise deficiency. This lack of physical activity increases the risk of various chronic non-communicable diseases and reduces health related quality of life. From the perspective of evolutionar...

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Main Author: Sylvia Kirchengast
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Sports
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/2/2/34