Thinkin' Ain't Slackin'

Wonkblog at The Washington Post reports research results concerning Need For Cognition and physical activity levels. It turns out individuals with high NFC exhibit less physical activity and the differences are significant, if not huge. The research appeared in the Journal of Health Psychology.

People who like to use their brains aren't necessarily smarter than those who don't. But they are a lot more comfortable being still with their thoughts.

The study's findings suggest that the relationship between brainpower and physical activity works in more subtle ways than most of us might have expected.

We should also give a little more benefit of doubt to the slackers in our lives. They may not be truly lazy, they may simply be living the life of the mind.

Finally, an excuse for my inertia.