The Stress Rating of
Italy's capital was 30. Our driver in Milan's highest heart rate was 99 bpm while driving, which is over 20 bpm faster than their slowest heart rate while driving, indicating that something happened on their dive to cause it to spike. Their slowest heart rate was only 63 bpm, while resting.
The heart rates recorded by this driver are in the normal range according to Dr Adedeji Saheed - but he advised that the highest resting heart rate of 89 bpm is slightly higher than normal. For anyone who experiences a heart rate this high while resting, Dr Saheed recommended being mindful of any accompanying symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain, and seeing medical advice if such symptoms are present.
Milan is a city that can get very busy, with drivers finding it difficult to find somewhere to park, although there are some free parking zones. Anecdotally, drivers in Italy can be quicker to honk the horn than drivers in other countries, which can be a little stressful for those who are not used to this. There are also a high number of motorbikes and mopeds on the streets due to the popularity of this transport method.
Driving for only about an hour from the city center, you can reach Parco Agricolo Sud Milano. Make your way down country roads to reach this protected area of woodlands, rivers and farmland, where you can also find small rural towns. This area is also home to the Museum of Agriculture and the Museum of Rural Life, where visitors from Italy and further afield can learn about the traditional way of life in rural Italy.