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In reply to the discussion: Inactivity 'may be as deadly as smoking' [View all]Glitterati
(3,182 posts)36. But heart issues can be genetic
And exercise is one of the first things a heart surgeon tells a recovering heart attack victim.
Staring at a television is definitely a learned behavior, very much like smoking. And, according to this study, just as deadly.
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Have a 10-year old dog who makes me walk every day - regardless of the weather - 7 days a week.
sad sally
Jul 2012
#39
Nah. But just don't expect us healthy folks to cough up tax dollars to provide long-term care
kestrel91316
Jul 2012
#29
Oh please. So people shouldn't study and report on health issues for fear of offending
Arugula Latte
Jul 2012
#55
I am car-free in a big city and put in anywhere from 2.5-5 hrs a week of brisk walking a week, plus
kestrel91316
Jul 2012
#30