The UK has the third most slothful population in Europe, with two-thirds of the population taking little physical exercise, say British researchers.  63% of adults  (with higher rates in women than in men) do not take the recommended amounts of exercise, such as a brisk 30 minute walk at least 5 days a week, or more vigorous exercise for 20 minutes three times a week.

Speaking as someone who takes plenty of exercise and is less heavy than he was at 18 years of age  (hearty self-congratulations!  Cheers!  Hurrah!) etc,.  I could conceivably find myself resenting having to pay taxes or  higher insurance premiums to try and cure people whose indolence has given them a whole raft of health problems (the 63% will no doubt say “Tough, mate, that’s what doctors are for.”)   But as an Epicurean I have to be considerate, moderate, tolerant and understanding.  It’s tough that business of trying to be Epicurean.