Even if you wake up feeling refreshed and optimistic, you may not feel the same way once you reach your office. Research has linked long commutes to a host of negative health impacts, from increased stressand poorer cardiovascular health to greater pollution exposure. Here, learn how your commute can negatively impact your health, and the simple measures you can take to offset the detrimental effects.
1. You hardly exercise any more
If your round-trip drive is greater than an hour, you might not have much time left for exercise. That can have serious implications, as a greater commuting distance is associated with being less physically active and less physically fit.
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