Improve your vocabulary Words in News Walk or cycle for a happier commute Switching from driving a car to walking or cycling to work improves our well-being, a study suggests. Active commuters felt better able to concentrate and under less strain than when travelling by car, University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers said. Report For many people commuting is a necessary evil. Most see going by car or van as the least worst option. This study by the researchers at the University of East Anglia challenges that assumption. It suggests walking, cycling or travelling by public transport can lift the mood. Crucially, it suggests those who switch from the car to an active commute feel better across a range of psychological measures, including concentration, decision making and the ability to face up to problems. The physical health benefits of exercise are already well known and this study reinforces the idea that there are positive psychological effects too. When researchers analyzed the wellbeing of a small group who swapped the car or bus for a bike or going on foot, they were found to have a higher level of well-being, than those who went by car or public transport they also became happier, calmer and found it easier to concentrate after the switch, as well as it reduces stress and improves brain power. The researchers say policies encouraging people to leave their cars at home could have a dramatic impact on public wellbeing.It said streets that were for people, rather than cars, promoted neighborliness and helped everyone to have happy communities. ☆More new words to be added to your ‘Vocabulary Notebook’…☆ Commuting: Transporting, Travelling A necessary evil: Something you dont like or enjoy but have to accept Assumption: Something considered to be true, though there is no proof Lift the mood: Make happier To face up to: To accept or deal with Dramatic: Sudden and easy to notice Wellbeing: The state of feeling healthy, happy and having enough money https://facebook/#!/groups/259141344245979/ https://facebook/#!/groups/801741773174164/
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:19:08 +0000