Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levels
A new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, shows that engaging in active commuting for a minimum of 45 minutes a day was associated with lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a key marker of inflammation. The study was published in the European Journal of Public Health. Low-grade inflammation has been linked to multiple chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Prior research has shown that exercise can reduce low-grade inflammation.