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Naturally, most people dread their commute to work or school in the morning. Whether you’re sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic or stuck on a crowded train, the morning commute never seems to get any easier.
According to U.S Census data, the average American’s commute lasts about 25 minutes. But for many workers, that number is easily tripled if the office is a long way from home, the train is late, or there’s an accident on the highway – that cringe-worthy time period between home and work can seem to get even longer as the days go by.
In a 2012 study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, the farther Texas residents commuted every day, the more likely they were to be overweight. A longer commute means you’re less likely to get the recommended amount of daily physical activity you need to sustain a healthy lifestyle and proper weight. What’s more, the study also found that a longer commute meant a higher likelihood of elevated blood pressure. “There’s something going on independent of the fact that people are less active, potentially something related to stress,” said lead study author Christine Hoehner, PhD. “Other risk factors for hypertension, like lack of sleep, poor diet, and social isolation could also play a role.”
In a 2010 Gallup poll, one third of people with commutes of 90 minutes or more said they deal with ongoing neck and back pain. Exercise physiologist at Miraval Resort and Spa, Andrew Wolf, states that the extra time spent sitting slumped forward in the driver’s seat or on the train could contribute to these issues. However, making the effort to sit up straight with your head evenly over your shoulders could help reverse the negative impact of your unavoidable commute.
Most of us have few options when it comes to commuting. Even if you can’t change your commute or how long it takes to reach your destination, you can still make small changes that can make a big difference in how you feel and your overall health:
No one likes commuting, but the small things you do while you’re traveling and throughout the day can really make a difference in your health and overall well-being. Try making these little changes today and see how much better you feel!
Source: CNN.Com: Why Your Commute Is Bad for You
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Still feeling guilty about your morning cup-of-joe? A new report says regularly drinking hot coffee could lower your risk of developing liver cancer significantly.
The World Cancer Research Fund preformed a careful examination of roughly 34 scientific studies – nearly 25,000 cases of liver cancer, and health data associated with approximately eight million men and women. The study concluded that people who drank at least one hot cup every day were less likely to develop liver cancer. Drinking coffee can offer a realm of health benefits which you can read more about from the likes of NYK-Daily.
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In its 52-page report, the World Cancer Research Fund stated, “The evidence for coffee was generally consistent, and the dose-response meta-analysis showed a significant decreased risk of liver cancer per one cup per day. Both coffee and coffee extracts have also been shown to reduce the expression of genes involved in inflammation, and the effects appear to be most pronounced in the liver.”
However, the study also found that certain foods like cereals, spices, peanuts, pistachios and dried fruit could significantly increase a person’s chance at developing liver cancer. But before you throw away all of your dried fruit and stock up on coffee, the World Cancer Research Fund did acknowledge that the study needs more work and that most of their research was carried out on animals, as most other studies are carried out in the same way.
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As the consumption of coffee and its benefits in this study will likely start an active debate, it is always important to know and understand your family’s medical history and your own before you decide the best foods and habits for your body. Speak with a nutritionist if you need help getting your body back on the right track!
Source: www.activebeat.com