Originally Posted by
inkandpaint
I think the car made for fatter folk, but I don't blame the car for making people into morons.
Television had one of the largest roles in making people into morons in the past half century, I say.
Without downplaying the role of cousin Philo's invention in the declining intellect of Americans, there is a growing body of evidence that a sedentary lifestyle has a negative impact on mental acuity. In fact, the folks over at the 50-plus forum are discussing the role of exercise in staving off Alzheimer's right now.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...nt-Alzheimer-s
Of course, watching the T.V. is often a major part of a sedentary lifestyle.