Physical Inactivity Archives

Physical Inactivity Persists Among Korean Adults Despite Health Risks

SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite rising health concerns, just over a quarter of South Korean adults meet the recommended levels of physical activity, placing the country well above the global average for physical inactivity, according to a new government report. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) revealed Wednesday that only 26.6% [...]

Physical Inactivity and Sleep Disorder Biggest Enemies of Health

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – A study suggested the biggest threat to Koreans’ health is laziness and insufficient or too much sleep rather than excessive drinking and smoking or lack of exercise, as generally assumed. Park So-hyun, research staff with the Graduate School of Public Heath, Seoul National University, said this in her paper “Analysis [...]