The latest in health research — this one more comprehensive than others — continues to reveal less-than-surprising findings that as our technology advances, people get lazier.

In this case, the warning signs are pointing to the new danger facing us: a new breed of future creampuffs.

The study, funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, suggests that fewer than 3 percent of today’s 15-year-olds get an hour a day of “vigorous” exercise such as cycling, brisk walking or swimming.

Why should anyone care? So we have some soft, pudgy, out of shape teens. What’s the harm?

According to the researchers, inactivity at this level this early in life could continue into adulthood and lead to greater risks of health problems including heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. One of the authors of the study pointed to schools dropping recess and gym classes and the rise of video games and computers as the reason. And added that parents were to blame for not teaching their kids how to balance computer time with, oh say, walking the dog.

We beg to differ. Frankly, we tire of hearing how video games are making kids more violent or that TV is dumbing down our youth or, now, technology in general is transforming our youth into soft, plump little balls of flesh.

Technology isn’t to blame. Nor cuts in recess. And, sorry, not even parents placating their teens. We had time-saving devices throughout history that have not engendered as much hand-wringing concern ... heck, let’s return to those good old days of cleaning clothes by beating them on a rock. And chuck those newfangled ice boxes and go back to churning butter.

It’s not the tools — it’s the people who use them. That said, how about pointing the finger where it belongs — at the teens themselves. At a time when teens are demanding more recognition and respect, they need to also accept more responsibility.

If they are unhappy with their physical condition, they should do something about it. If they aren’t the least bit concerned about a short life span, there isn’t any amount of scolding that will make them more proud of themselves.

That’s maturity.