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physical inactivity

Why many adults in Africa struggle with staying active

May 12, 2026

One major health issue quietly spreading across Africa is the growing problem of lack of exercise among adults. While many countries focus on diseases like malaria or hunger, physical inactivity is quietly becoming a silent killer. Experts recently gathered data from multiple studies to understand j

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Scanning for Laziness: How Inactivity Screening Can Save Lives

January 3, 2025

You might not think much about how lazy you are, but it turns out that inactivity is a big deal. It's linked to all sorts of health problems like heart disease and early death. Even though doctors know that exercise and a good diet can help, they often don't check if their patients are active or not

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Preventing Cancer: The Power is in Your Hands

September 15, 2024

While cancer may seem like a daunting and uncontrollable force, a new study from the American Cancer Society reveals that nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes. As Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer of the American Cancer Society, emphasizes,