Approximately two-thirds of UK adults are overweight or living with obesity, increasing the risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. New research suggests lower working hours could be linked to a decrease in obesity rates – leading to renewed calls for a four-day work week.
But why might working less lead to weight loss? Surely keeping people busy at their jobs is an effective encouragement to eat less, move more and achieve a calorie deficit?
