A recent study has found that walking or cycling to work is better for people's mental health than driving to work.

For the study, researchers examined 18 years of data on almost 18,000 commuters in Britain between the ages of 18 and 65.
Using the data, researchers analyzed the multiple aspects of psychological health including feelings of worthlessness, unhappiness, sleepless nights, and being unable to face problems. They also accounted for numerous factors known to affect wellbeing, including income, having children, moving house or job, and relationship changes.
"This research shows that if new projects such as London's proposed segregated cycleways, or public transport schemes such as Crossrail, were to encourage commuters to walk or cycle more regularly, then there could be noticeable mental health benefits," Martin said.
The findings were published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
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