The crime,
the traffic, the congestion, the noise, and non-stop pace of the big city take
its toll on your health. That’s not just anecdotal any longer, researchers are
uncovering some not so surprising facts about the negative impact big cities
have on peoples’ health.
In the
heart of the busy metropolitan jungles, more people suffer from heart attacks,
strokes, and anxiety than those who live in more rural areas.
The Big City is a Threat Your Physical Health
All that
traffic, high crime, and noise isn’t just going gentle into the night, it’s
having a real affect on its residents physical well being. New research shows
that people living in a big city have a higher risk of a heart attack and
stroke.
Busy
commutes tend not only to be stressful, but detrimental as well. Spending hours
on a train or hopping from bus to bus means a lot more time spent parked in a
seat. That’s not good for the heart or the belly. Studies reveal that many
choose to eat while commuting in an effort to save time. The net result is a
bigger waistline, which increases blood pressure, decreases circulation, and
cause more fatigue.
More
weight means a higher risk for hypertension and other physical health risks
like high cholesterol. Simply put, less walking and more sitting have an
adverse impact.
It’s Also Mental, Studies Show
Aside from
the physical health risks, people living in big cities face a 21 percent higher
risk of anxiety disorders, a 39 percent increase in mood disorders, thanks to a
study conducted on 32 healthy
participants which was published in the journal Nature.
Conversely
24 participants from rural communities were included in this brain scan
study, a statistical dead-heat in the
world of MRI. Those 24 people showed little to no signs of increased risk to
their mental health, a finding that wouldn’t at all surprise the average urban dweller.
The hustle and bustle of the big city isn’t healthy, physically or
mentally, according to the research.
A solution
to these potential problems? Well, one such solution is to either move to a
smaller, less stressful area like the Homer Alaska and Anchor Point area. Or, invest in a property to
rent and buy a second home to vacation in the peaceful landscape only the
Homer Alaska and Anchor Point area can offer can offer.
For more information about Homer Alaska Real Estate contact Coastal Realty Alaska at
COASTAL REALTY
Mile 156.7 Sterling Hwy
Anchor Point, AK 99556
Phone: 907-235-7141
Fax: 907-235-6876
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