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Q&A: How has pandemic inactivity affected our bodies?

Older adults’ bodies are constantly working to maintain a stable environment. Just a few days of prolonged sitting, can lead to depression, loss of muscle mass and weight gain.

For middle-aged people, metabolisms have slowed down and stopped burning calories as efficiently as they once did. As a result, a year of inactivity can have a very real impact.
For middle-aged people, metabolisms have slowed down and stopped burning calories as efficiently as they once did. As a result, a year of inactivity can have a very real impact.Read moreiStock