We know that exercise is good for you, but the health benefits of cycle commuting are striking. A study followed 82,000 #Scottish people over 18 years and showed that cyclists had 47% lower risk of death (during the study period) compared with inactive commuters, plus a 51% lower risk of dying from cancer. Other major benefits were also noted. #cycling #biketoot #biketooter #scotland #health

https://www.euronews.com/health/2024/07/17/cycling-or-walking-on-your-commute-to-work-lowers-risk-of-disease-and-poor-mental-health

Meanwhile in Scotland:

The Scottish Govt. now has a report on a Minimum Income Guarantee, but how will this translate into policy?

The report offers a clear implementation process, including a more speedy end to the two child benefit cap (already announced by the Scottish Govt.)....

Those of us living south of the border will be looking on (jealously) as the Scots sort out a number of problems that should also be priorities for the Labour Party!

#Scotland #poverty

https://www.gov.scot/publications/minimum-income-guarantee-roadmap-dignity/pages/7/