Using FOMO to Boost Physical Activity Among Minnesotans

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(By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) – A Minnesota health expert said for those who fear missing out on life, technological conveniences like delivery apps can make things easier but they also limit the need for physical activity.

April is Move More Month and the American Heart Association noted fewer than half of U.S. adults and fewer than one in five children get the recommended amount of physical activity needed for heart health.

Dr. Mary Boylan, a retired cardiothoracic surgeon in Duluth, said people have become too used to sitting and looking at digital devices, including online ordering from stores and restaurants. She explained such options are great for busy schedules but people still need to make time for moving around when their calendar is not full.

“Now, being physically active is another event to add into our life is how a lot of people feel,” Boylan observed. “But that’s really not how we need to think about it.”