Why I love running
3 health benefits of running
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🦴 Bones
Regular running helps to improve and maintain the density or strength of your bones, reducing your risk of developing osteoporosis.
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🧠 Brain
Feel-good brain chemicals and hormones are released when you run, helping to ease stress and anxiety and treat depression. In addition, your risk of dementia and stroke falls as brain circulation is kept healthy. Concentration, memory and motivation sharpen and sleep improves, too.
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❤️ Heart
You can reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 35 per cent with regular exercise. Reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol levels, along with stopping your weight from fluctuating too much, lead to a healthier heart.