The differences between the youth and older generation, have always been a controversial issue in society. One of the many aspects is health, or rather, the absence of it. The young population nowadays are suffering from disorders like obesity and diabetes, and the majority are blaming the pandemic for inadequate physical activities. This phenomenon is caused by newer entertainment methods such as computer games and increased usage of social media. However, I believe that these are not the main factors contributing to the inactivity issues. Some traits of modern life, in my opinion, lead to an unhealthy patterns, which will be discussed in the following essay.