Link to original study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28365296
Original Study Title: Running as a Key Lifestyle Medicine for Longevity.
Journal: Progressive Cardiovascular Disease
While the doctors here aren’t totally surprised to see an article like this one go online, we do like the idea that walking or running at a high level for around two hours of time weekly greatly help your heart stay in better shape which then adds years to your life!
From the Article written by Lara Rosenbaum:
The benefits of running are countless. Easy and obvious ones are improved cardiovascular health — including lower levels of cholesterol, better moods and increased bone density. And now there’s another major plus to regularly lacing up your sneakers and racking up some miles: a longer life.
THE LATEST STUDY
If you already love running, here’s another reason to dig it: A new study published in Progress in Cardiovascular Disease, revealed that running may add about three years to your life, and reduce the risk of early mortality by up to 40%. “Running decreases many risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and it strengthens the heart more so than other forms of exercise given its ability to drive the heart rate up and keep it sustained at a high rate,” explains exercise physiologist and running coach, Jason Karp, PhD, author of “The Inner Runner.” “Running also increases aerobic power (VO2 max) more than other forms of cardio — and VO2 max is the single biggest indicator of a person’s aerobic fitness.”
Link to original article: http://blog.mapmyrun.com/science-says-running-helps-live-longer/?utm_source=mfp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=workouts20170603
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