Staying healthy at home

Besides her fear of the novel coronavirus that has infected over 70,000 Thais so far, Ploy* feels anxious every time she steps onto a weight scale.

“I’ve gained a few kilos already since I’ve been working from home during the third wave of the pandemic,” said Ploy, an office lady in her 50s.

Ploy is not alone. A number of Thais, if not the entire world, have voiced concerns over the fact that they have put on weight during the pandemic as they are forced to spend more time at home, leaving little opportunity for physical activity. Researchers have also noticed that more than half of the world’s population has gained weight during lockdowns due to Covid-19. In the United States, Americans gained nearly 1kg per month under Covid-19 stay-at-home orders last year as reported in a new study published earlier this year…