Commuting by bike is touted for reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion while improving health. The physical benefits, such as weight loss and improved endurance, have been widely documented. Now, a new study in the International Journal of Epidemiology further confirms that cycling also benefits mental health.
Though several studies have identified a positive correlation between biking to work and mental health, much of this research had smaller participant groups or self-reported measures. In this study, researchers looked at National Health Service prescription records for 378,253 individuals ages 16–74 living and working in Scotland over five years.
They sought to answer a crucial question: Can commuting by bike reduce the risk of mental ill-health?
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