Commuting just 10 miles to work each day 'increases the risk of CVD, diabetes

[Northerner]

Workers who commute more than ten miles to work each day are at greater risk of suffering from heart disease, diabetes or cancer, researchers have warned.
Long-distance commutes can be particularly hazardous to health and are linked to increased weight, bigger waistlines and lung fitness, according to a study.
And scientists at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, claim that travelling just 15 miles to work are at more likely to be obese and not getting enough exercise.

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[Steff]

Phew ill be ok then I travel 8 🙄

 

[Copepod]

Well, 10 miles is within cycling distance, but they obviously don't think people cycle 20 miles each day.

My longest commute by bike was 17 miles each way, although I usually drove, as job was on Sunday, so no public transport option. Today, it's just 1 mile each way, which isn't really long enough, but will be 3.5 miles each way at weekend / bank holiday.