The worse traffic gets, the more fast food people eat

Get the Full StoryThe longer commutes get, the more people stop and get fast food on the way home. Which means ending gridlock could have far-reaching public health implications.

Road congestion is a persistent thorn in the side of our car-centric society. It s loud, stressful, dangerous, and worsens air quality. It s been linked to all kinds of adverse health effects, including lower birth weights, memory and attention problems in school kids, higher mortality in elderly adults, and even crime. But traffic might also affect our eating habits and not in a good way.

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