Bob Downie
activity timestamp 11 months ago
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
Bob Downie
activity timestamp 11 months ago
"Compared with non-active commuters, cyclists had 47% lower risk of death from any cause, 10% lower risk of any hospitalisation, 24% lower risk of CVD hospitalisation and 30% lower risk of receiving a CVD related prescription, 24% lower risk of cancer hospitalisation and 51% lower risk of cancer death, and a 20% lower risk of receiving a mental health related prescription."