People are inherently lazy because that's just how our brains are wired, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. Healthy choice at a costFor the study, researchers sat young adults in front of a computer and gave them a digital avatar to move around the screen. Participants had to move their avatar toward the active option and away from the lazy one as quickly as possible. The study found participants generally made the healthier choice and moved quickly toward images of exercise — but their brain worked harder to do it. This animation shows the task study participants completed.

Source: CBC News September 18, 2018 21:00 UTC