Ouch, Long Commutes Hurt!
According to researchers, long, stressful commutes can have serious physical consequences. A study in the BMJ Journal noted that stressful commutes increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, walking or biking to work decreases your chances of disease.
Think about it: long commutes are stressful and sedentary. Richard Jackson, a UCLA professor of environmental health sciences, says that commutes raise your blood pressure, cortisol levels, and heart rate. When people feel stressed, they are more likely to eat unhealthily, too. Changing up your commute can do wonders for your heart.
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