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Health News Getting the bus or train to work makes us happier than driving, study finds Workers who give up their cars and get the bus or train to work are happier despite the crowds and disruption, a study has found. it was found that the likelihood of reporting being constantly under strain or unable to concentrate were at least 13 per cent higher for those participants who used car travel it was found that the likelihood of reporting being constantly under strain or unable to concentrate were at least 13 per cent higher for those participants who used car travel Photo: Alamy Rebecca Smith By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor 7:00AM BST 15 Sep 2014 Follow Commuting to work by bus, train, bicycle or foot makes people happier than those who use their car each day instead, research suggests. The study of 18,000 British workers by a team at University of East Anglia found commuting that involved some physical activity improved measures like feelings of worthlessness, sleepless nights and unhappiness. Lead researcher Adam Martin, from UEA's Norwich Medical School, said: "One surprising finding was that commuters reported feeling better when travelling by public transport, compared to driving. "You might think that things like disruption to services or crowds of commuters might have been a cause of considerable stress. But as buses or trains also give people time to relax, read, socialise, and there is usually an associated walk to the bus stop or railway station, it appears to cheer people up." He added: “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.” Related Articles * Ditch the car and lose half a stone - research shows public transport linked to lower BMI 20 Aug 2014 * Cycling should be included in the National Curriculum 24 Apr 2013 * Children 'should get compulsory cycling lessons at school' 24 Apr 2013 It was found that the likelihood of reporting being constantly under strain or unable to concentrate were at least 13 per cent higher for those participants who used car travel, when compared to active travel. The researchers said that commuting by bus or train incorporates the beneficial effects of being physically active as most journeys will involve walking to the station or stop but also include time to read or talk to friends while travelling. It was also found that people who had longer walks to work within their commute had high scores on the well-being test. Switching from driving to other forms of commuting increased the well-being score. Writing in the journal Preventive Medicine, the researchers said: "Together, these results appear to suggest that avoiding car driving may be beneficial to well-being. This view complements existing evidence of a negative association between driving and physical health and is consistent with the hypothesis that car driving, a non-passive travel mode that requires constant concentration, can give rise to boredom, social isolation and stress. "However, this view is also consistent with the hypothesis that intrinsic enjoyment is gained from the exercise or relaxation associated with active travel." This is the first long term study to investigate modes of commuting and the effect on well-being, the researchers said. It comes after a similar study found people who gave up their car and got the bus or train to work lost weight and were healthier physically. The average man who commuted to work by bus or train was half a stone lighter than a similar man who drove to work. The effect was similar but less dramatic in women. That study found that taking the bus or train to work was as beneficial as walking or cycling for body weight. Health News * News » * UK News » * Health » * Rebecca Smith » In Health News A young women has had to have a metal spoon fished out of her stomach after accidentally swallowing it while eating ice cream. Zhang Weiwei, the 22-year-old varsity student from Wuhan University in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, was on her way back from a meal with friends when the incident happened. Weiwei had bought an ice cream and was chatting and walking back to her dorm room when another friend saw her and jumped on her back to greet her. 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