Frontiers in Public Health (Jan 2023)

Evolution led humans to bipedalism, but we live in a sedentary society: Will “Sunday running” protect us from NCDs at no cost?

  • Valentina Presta,
  • Valentina Presta,
  • Giuliana Gobbi,
  • Giuliana Gobbi,
  • Giancarlo Condello,
  • Giancarlo Condello,
  • Cecilia Carubbi,
  • Elena Masselli,
  • Prisco Mirandola,
  • Marco Vitale,
  • Marco Vitale

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1031911
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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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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