It's official:
Running increases your chances of living longer. Stanford researchers recently completed a 21-year study of 284 runners and 156 healthy nonrunners. They found that middle-aged and older runners cut their risk of disability and death from all major diseases by 40%. The scientists believe it's due to the sport's ability to increase cardiovascular fitness, improve aerobic capacity, expand organ reserve, boost skeletal and muscle mass, lower circulating inflammatory markers, and improve cognitive functions. 
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