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Stuck in traffic? Keep the air running!

30 Thursday May 2019

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If you’re stuck in traffic, keep your car’s A/C running. It could protect your heart! Researchers found when drivers kept the air on during a two-hour commute, they had a 32% increase in heart-rate variability, which is a measure of cardiovascular health. That’s compared to people who kept their windows rolled down instead. The reason? Because the A/C filters out exhaust particles spewing from the cars around you. Those pollutants trigger inflammation in the body, and it’s why being in heavy traffic triples your risk of heart attack within one hour.

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You’ve got good instincts!

20 Tuesday Dec 2016

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You know that urge you have to hold your breath when a car goes by, spewing exhaust? It’s a good instinct. Because when car exhaust reacts with sunlight, it creates ozone, which can cause breathing problems. And if we regularly breathe in exhaust, from rush hour traffic or jogging on a busy road, it can raise our risk for heart disease. So follow your instincts and hold your breath until the truck passes – and roll up your car windows during rush hour.

Quit texting-and-walking!

16 Thursday Jun 2016

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Because – according to ER doctors – distracted walking leads to more injuries per mile than distracted driving. In fact, as many as 10% of ER visits are caused by accidents involving cellphones. The main problem is that people staring at a screen aren’t paying attention to what’s in front of them. So, they walk into walls, fall down stairs, and step out into traffic. That’s why city engineers in London have cushioned the light poles in high-pedestrian areas – and it’s dramatically reduced the number of walking injuries.

Did you hit traffic on the way to the doctors?

21 Thursday Jan 2016

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If the first thing your doctor asks at your appointment is “How was traffic?” – it’s not just small talk. Being stuck in traffic raises your blood pressure and triples your heart attack risk… So if you’ve battled traffic to get to your appointment, have your blood pressure checked before you leave, instead of when you first arrive.

Getting stuck in heavy traffic triples our risk of having a heart attack.

14 Tuesday Apr 2015

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According to studies, a significant number of heart attack patients have been stuck in traffic within an hour of their medical emergency. Researchers say it boils down to a combination of air pollution from car exhaust, and stress. So make sure the air in your car is re-circulated to cut down on pollution – and try some mindful meditation techniques to de-stress while driving.

We need to turn down the volume on our lives to protect our hearts.

09 Monday Mar 2015

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Ringing phones, traffic, even kids screaming increases the risk of heart attack. Loud noises – and constant noise – are both linked to an increased heart rate. And any noise that causes stress is a culprit.
It leads to a surge of activity in our nervous system. That spikes blood pressure, constricts blood vessels and, hello heart attack.
So, find quiet places to calm down and breathe deeply. And if you work or live in a noisy environment, wear earplugs or noise canceling headphones.

What’s the best way to lower your stress when you’re stuck in traffic?

13 Thursday Feb 2014

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Play Baroque music written by Vivaldi, Handel or Bach! Baroque music is about 60 beats per minute……Which can help boost your mood and concentration. That’s because your heart rate tends to adjust to the music you’re listening to – and 60 beats per minute is the perfect stress-reliever for your entire body.

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