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Archive Home > 2009 > April > 16 > Leave the car at home and hop on a bike; it’s a heart-healthy option

Leave the car at home and hop on a bike; it’s a heart-healthy option


April 16, 2009

When retail gas prices topped $4 a gallon last summer, many folks dusted off their bikes and started pedaling to work. While the potential savings diminished as gas prices came down, bike commuting can offer significant health and fitness gains as well.

A 15-year study of 30,000 Danes published....

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