Ageing Race-fully
From boosting your bones to sharpening your mind, here’s how running can hold back the years
Posted: 9 May 2011
by Jerrie Andrews
The benefits of running are well documented, but it seems the advantages increase exponentially as you age. Regular running can help slow the effects of time, lead to a longer life and improve quality of life in ageing runners, according to a study by the Stanford University School of Medicine, US.
Senior author Professor Jim Fries says, "Running or any vigorous, sustained exercise helps every organ system, which means it's the single most important thing you can do for your health." Here are just a few areas where running can help protect you - so lace up those shoes.
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