Comparing the carbon footprint of transportation options:

My favourite Sleep Hack:

If you struggle with your sleep, leave your smartphone out of the bedroom.

Plug it in the living room, kitchen, or anywhere else.

Say goodbye to late-night scrolling through WhatsApp and Twitter.

Always start with small changes.

Europe’s air quality varies widely!

The latest World Air Quality Report reveals PM2.5 levels: from 4.9 in Sweden to a concerning 27.5 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Just 3 countries meet the recommended level.

In Germany, cargo bikes are not everywhere welcome.

To some, they’re a statement of environmental commitment, while to others, they symbolize a clash of urban lifestyles, raising questions about practicality and privilege.

bz-berlin.de/meinung/kolumn…

It's been more than 320 days since the Adams administration has announced a bike lane project greater than one mile.

Solar eclipses are rare — bike lane projects shouldn't be.

People think balancing health with a busy career is:

Stressful
Impossible
Time-consuming

What it actually is:

Being efficient
Simplifying choices
Prioritizing self-care

My day started with a flat tire on my bike on my way to work.

It ended up with a patched tire and 20,000 steps.

Do not rush to throw away things that still have life in them.

Repair, don't replace.

3 lies you’ve been told about wellness:

Skipping meals saves time
More hours mean more productivity
Sacrificing sleep is a badge of honor

What kind of bike lanes do you have in your town?

What would you change about them?

3 must-have well-being skills that everyone should know:

Nutritional basics
Stress management
Effective exercise routines

Your health is non-negotiable.

I needed new brake pads for my bike.

2 options:
- At Amazon.
- At the local store, which costs 30% more.

I do not want the local shop to close; that’s why I do not mind paying those 30% extra.

It’s not always about the money, but also about keeping local businesses alive.

🚴‍♂️ What type of bike do you use for your everyday commute?

· E-Bike
· Road Bike
· Cargo Bike
· Folding Bike
· Mountain Bike
· Commuter/City Bike
· ??

If you're in your 20s and you want lasting health, stop cutting corners.

Choose stairs over elevators
Choose cooking over takeout
Choose sleep over late-night scrolling

In the short term, it's tougher.

In the long term, you’ll thank yourself.

What happens to all the abandoned bicycles in your town?

Do they just rot forever, get disposed of, or get upcycled and donated?

Feeling stuck? Take a 5-minute outdoor walk.

No emails.

No calls.

No social media.

Just you, your thoughts, and the fresh air.

It works every time.

What if the solution to rising asthma rates lies not in medicine, but in architecture?

More green spaces.
Fewer cars in the cities.
More protected bike lanes.

Shaping urban environments could mean fewer inhalers in our pockets.

thelancet.com/journals/lanre…

Cheap dopamine is the number one fuel of an entire generation.

• Watching reels instead of reading books.
• Eating junk food instead of healthy meals.
• Endless scrolling instead of social interactions.

Your brain is making choices for you and you aren’t even realizing it.

Think commuting time is just lost time?

🌿 Boost your health with bike rides or walks.
📚 Expand your mind by reading during public transit trips.
🧘‍♂️ Enhance mental well-being through active relaxation and mindfulness.

Find out more productive tips:

theurbandoctor.com/commute-optimi…

You can predict the integrity of a society by:

• the way they treat their animals
• the way they respect the elderly
• the way they respect others in traffic

What would you add?

On my way to work cycling, I heard ringing from behind.

It was a colleague, also a bike commuter, who was hit by a car a few months ago.

The accident wasn’t his fault, but now he always wears:

• A helmet
• A reflective jacket.

Prioritize your safety.