- Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation and exercise for millions of people.
- Past studies show that bicycling may provide a number of health benefits, including lowering a person’s risk for certain diseases.
- A new study has recently found that those who use bicycling as their main mode of transportation may also be lowering their risk for dementia.
Since the development of the first bicycle in 1817, bicycling has become a popular mode of transportation and exercise activity for millions of people.
Past studies show that bicycling can help improve a person’s heart health, reduce stress, and help with losing weight. Additional research has correlated regular bicycle riding to a lowered risk for several diseases, including type 2 diabetes and some cancers.