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		novok on May 21, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ozempic drug supresses desire to smoke, drink and ... We do more physical activity now than people did in the 70s and 80s and we are significantly fatter also. I doubt it's that.

CRConrad on June 3, 2023 [–]

I doubt we do more physical activity now than people did in the 70s and 80s.

Sure, people may go to the gym more... But they also take the lift or the escalator in stead of the stairs much more, and the car in stead of a bicycle or walking. Any source for your claim?

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