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There is some research that there is an immune boost to regular public transit riders. Evidence points to regular riders getting less sick than occasional rider
by smileysteve 7y ago
There is some research that there is an immune boost to regular public transit riders. Evidence points to regular riders getting less sick than occasional riders, and that can extrapolate to occasional public interaction.
> Seasoned public transportation commuters, though, seem to be better protected against the viruses. “These data are very plausible when we think about the greater likelihood of developing protective antibodies to common respiratory viruses if repeatedly exposed,”
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- vjktyu 7y agoThere is also evidence that broken bones become stronger and it's especially visible in martial arts practicioners who regularly break and restore bones at microscopic level. Even though this is true, I wouldn't advice anyone to break bones: the US hospitals are really good at emptying pockets.