Shopping online has many advantages:it is first of all faster, more practical and above all, more economical. And if there is one place where you prefer not to spend hours, it's the supermarket! So, to avoid traffic jams on the shelves or (the endless) wait at the checkout, we often prefer to order our groceries online. However, the union of British physiotherapists Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) warns against this practice which would be bad for health, especially for the elderly… Why?
Take the time to go to the store (on foot is even better!), stroll through the shelves and carry your shopping bags… so many small actions that help to stay in shape, without realizing it. Only here, the online order encourages the elderly to stay (even more) at home, since their shopping will be delivered to their homes. The survey conducted by the CSP also reveals that 24% of people aged 65 and over have no muscular activity. A worrying observation according to the experts of the WHO (the World Health Organization) who recall that physical activity prevents certain cardiovascular diseases and that a sedentary lifestyle is one of the 10 risk factors for mortality, explains Vital Top Health . So online shopping, yes, but only once in a while!
