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People who walk, bike to work are happier, healthier--according to SCIENCE! Gizmodo

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 4:58pm

Headlines are quick hits from media outlets from Missouri and around the world. Follow the headline link for the full story. The source of this headline says:

What’s so intriguing about the Swedish study was that biking and walking helped people develop a greater trust in their peers and engage more in their cities. There’s also research showing that it does a lot for your happiness and health.

One oft-cited University of East Anglia study of roughly 18,000 adults in the UK from last year showed that the shift from driving to walking (or riding) reported feeling better and having better concentration. And even if they had to take a train or bus, they were still happier than drivers

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People who walk, bike to work are happier, healthier--according to SCIENCE! Gizmodo
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