Have you been thinking about taking up running? Well this new study may give you the kick in the pants to start today. It turns out that runners live longer. According to researchers at Stanford University, not only does running reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, but it also helps prevents cancer and neurological conditions like Alzheimer's.
The study followed 284 members of a running club and 156 similar healthy people who didn't run, all 50 and over. The control group did exercise, about 20 minutes a week, and the runners exercised as much as 200 minutes a week (that's about 30 minutes a day). The researchers discovered that after 20 years, 15 percent of those running had passed away, as compared to 34 percent of the non-runners.
OK, so the exact activity of running isn't necessarily the magic pill, but it's the regular physical activity you should be after. It doesn't have to be running, but biking, swimming, dancing, or anything else that gets your heart rate up, and strengthens your muscles, will support your immune system and make you healthier overall. So try to work exercise into your daily schedule. Not only will you feel better, but you'll be able to enjoy life a little longer.
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i was just about to say that i think that it's more to do with getting some type of activity into your day - and then of course -there was the comment right there. i do think that you add time onto your life when you're active and fit - and just getting some exercise in there is a good thing. for me - i try to run, but i'm more of a biking/swimming/elliptical person - and i figure that it's doing something similar for me. hopefully i'm adding a few years to my life since i feel like i've cut a few
1Americans are getting heavier and heavier and the trend is not good, which is causing major health problems. As you age it’s harder to keep the weight off and running would be a way to accomplish that, at least brisk walking. According to statistics 70% of us will need long term care (guidetolongtermcare.com)- long term care is costly and effects us and those we are close to, which means the longer we can postpone it the better for everyone.
2OKAY FINE...I'll start running again xD
3I went "jogging" for the first time in months this week. And man, my knees were killing me! I would love to take up outdoor running again but I don't know what to do about the pain (I was a catcher for MANY years). Any suggestions??
4good to know since i went running this morning at the crack of dawn.
5I think it is any activity.
6Running is so bad on your knees and joints, that I have never looked at it as something that should be done daily, or even a few times a week.
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