14:30 to 15:30
Guest lecturer

Why we evolved to be physically active but not to exercise

Daniel Lieberman
14:30 to 15:30
Amphithéâtre Marguerite de Navarre, Site Marcelin Berthelot
Open to all, subject to availability
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Abstract

The third conference will focus on physical activity. How and why did humans go from being very sedentary apes to being so physically active ? Why, if we've evolved to be physically active, do so many people dislike exercising ? And above all, how, why and to what extent does physical activity slow down aging and reduce our vulnerability to a wide range of diseases ?