Couch potatoes are sick, need drugs (British Medical Journal, April 1)

[HuckleB]

http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/health/HealthRepublish_1604867.htm

;)

[HuckleB]

1. More on MoDeD...

http://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/health/feeds/hscout/2006/04/01/hscout531926.html

[ClintonTyree]

2. The only "drug" needed.......

is a few cups of coffee. I wouldn't doubt that someday a Big Pharm will introduce a "pill" to "cure" laziness. After all, prepping the coffee maker is SUCH a chore! :boring:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

3. Well done!

:rofl:
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if some pharmaceutical company tried to pull that off...

[fasttense]

4. Hmm, how strange.

"Extreme laziness is a medical condition called motivational deficiency disorder (MoDeD), say Australian researchers.

The condition affects up to one in five Australians and is characterized by overwhelming and debilitating apathy, reports Sydney-based journalist and author Ray Moynihan.

In severe cases it can be fatal because the condition reduces the motivation to breathe, his report adds."

Losing the desire to breathe could be deadly. But on the surface, it looks like a made up disease to cure laziness.

[freeplessinseattle]

5. not so strange if you look at the date published;) eom

[drm604]

6. Exactly.

If the bit about losing the motivation to breath doesn't clue people in, then that name "Professor Leth Argos" should have. :rofl:

[HuckleB]

7. Nevermind my winking smiley...