Summary of "Commuting linked to lower life satisfaction"

A recent study shows that people who spend more time getting to and from their workplaces will be less content and satisfied than people who have a shorter commute. In this study, researchers from the Canadian Index of Wellbeing saw that long commutes were linked with obesity, hypertension, low energy, and illness related work absences. However, more than these problems just being caused by clogged traffic, they found something even more direct that affected happiness; physical activity. They learned that workers who had time for physical activity had "higher life satisfaction" (Hilbrecht). These scientists hoped that their findings would show others that it's better to try to live healthier and more active lives.
I found this article interesting, because I know so many people who have a very long commute from their workplace/school place to their home. I think these people would be much happier if they didn't have to make such a long commute, and I definitely agree with the scientists that people getting at least a moderate amount of exercise will be happier than sedentary people. This is a great article and it's topics are very relevant in today's average lifestyle.

Sources

University of Waterloo. (2014, December 3). Commuting linked to lower life satisfaction. ScienceDaily. Retrieved December 5, 2014 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141203142638.htm