Is Your Commute Hazardous to Your Health?

Rising gas costs aren???t the only thing hurting you when it comes to your commute. It???s the ride itself you need to watch out for.

Professor Raymond Novaco from the University of California at Irvine???s Institute of Transportation Studies has found a direct correlation ???between traffic congestion and negative health effects such as higher blood pressure and stress. ???The longer the commute, the more illness??? and more illness-related work absences occur, he said,??? according to this Washington Post article.

The article also says: ???Commuters have lower thresholds for frustration at work, suffer more headaches and chest pains, and more often display negative moods at home in the evenings.??? Uh-oh. My boss commutes more than an hour each way. Guess I need to proceed with caution.

During the commute, the vibrations of the road and sitting in the same position for a long time take a toll on riders??? necks and spines. But what can you do about it? You need to get to work, right?

This article from About outlines four types of drivers. Identify which you are (The Rollercoaster, The Multi-tasker, The Racer or The Pimp) and then follow the advice to correct your position while driving.

Get more advice and insights regarding the commute here.