Go shopping with bikes that are more beneficial for health

A study by American scientists published last week in the journal Environmental Perspectives on Health has encouraged motorists to park cars in parking lots to buy goods by bike because that this will benefit their health.

Scientists have gathered data on obesity, the consequences of atmospheric pollution caused by cars in 11 Midwest (US) cities and come to the conclusion that buying goods in places near by bicycles (about 25 minutes by bike) will help avoid 1,100 deaths each year and save $ 7 billion in medical expenses.

Previously, a similar study was conducted in Sweden to encourage cycling and walking to work.

This study, conducted with Sweden's 21,000 full-time workers aged between 18 and 65, shows that vehicles in general and cars in particular have made people nervous and tired. more in daily activities.