Study links commuting choices to heart health: Walk or cycle to impact cardiovascular risk commuting cardiovascular UKBiobank activecommuting cycling walking biomarkers publichealth transportation healthylifestyle Elseviermedical
By Neha MathurMay 1 2023Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. There is growing scientific evidence that active commuting, such as cycling and walking, positively affects overall health, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease , cancer, all-cause mortality, and improved mental health. However, the exact mechanism by which active commuting influences health outcomes has yet to be elucidated.
The eight biomarkers analyzed in this study included total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein , high-density lipoprotein , apolipoprotein A and B, C-reactive protein , and lipoprotein a. For each biomarker, the researchers determined whether the respective value reflected an increased risk of developing CVD.
Study findings Of all 208,893 survey respondents, 165,540 used cars as a mode of transportation, while only 5,883 respondents regularly commuted to work by bicycle. Around 38% of bicycle commuters also engaged in cycling/walking in their free time, which was significantly greater than the 8% of car commuters who frequently participated in these activities.
Related StoriesComparatively, every additional mile added to the commute of those who frequently walked to work further lowered their risk of high triglycerides. Any additional miles did not alter the projected biomarker levels for those who cycled or used public transportation.
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