A new study out of Texas shows that
commutes may be a factor in what makes people unhealthy. The study found that the longer one’s commute
to and from work were, the more likely they were to be unhealthy. These unhealthy factors included being
overweight or obese, high blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels. This is because there was a correlation between
unhealthy habits, such as over eating and not exercising, to how long one spent
driving to work. Because one cannot
change the fact that they have to sit at a desk all day or drive far distances
to get to work, it is important to change little habits. These small changes include but are not
limited to taking the stairs instead of the elevator, eating a healthy snack in
the car or adding a walk to your daily routine.
These simple ideas can make a world of difference. If one can balance out their bad habits with
good ones, people can become much healthier.
The study also revealed an interesting fact about people who lived close
to their places of employment. It found
that people who lived close to work were much more likely to be healthy and
partake in healthy activities such as exercise.
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