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"Do you commute to work? If so, you may have heard the news, released this week, warning of the bad health effects of commuting. Here&amp;#x27;s how to fight back... Commuting isn&amp;#x27;t so healthy, say researchers (in fact, could your car be making you sick?), but here are three ways to improve the experience: 1. Load up on H20: While munching in the car isn&amp;#x27;t always a good idea (experts say it can lead to mindless eating), try sipping your way to your destination. You&amp;#x27;ll help ward off an afternoon headache and boost your energy levels by hydrating up in the morning. Better yet: Spike your water with lemon or cucumbers slices. 2. Decompress: Instead of focusing on traffic and the boring drive, consider focusing on the positive in your life: Count your blessings, pray, meditate, and ultimately, focus on the things you&amp;#x27;re looking forward to and happy about. One benefit of having a long commute is it is (rare!) time to be completely alone with your thoughts (even if you carpool--just plug in your earphones!). 3. Breathe! So you probably can&amp;#x27;t do any yoga stretches while driving, but you can do some deep breathing exercises, which can help you slash your stress and feel more energized by the time you reach your destination. Do you have a long commute? Do you dread it? How do you make it &amp;quot;healthier&amp;quot;? P.S. Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car while driving--the lesson we can all learn from it. And, do you love your car&amp;#x27;s seat warmers? A health warning... Photo: Thinkstock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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